2 Types of long bone tissue
Compact Bone
Spongy Bone
What is the primary function of the respiratory system
Move fresh air into the body while removing waste gases
what does the trachea contain
mucous
What are the 5 functions of the skeleton
Support, Blood cells, Protection, Movement , Storage
what is the function of synovial fluid?
acts as lubricant
An example of an immovable joint
The skull
What is the name of the tissue that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity
Diaphgram
what do the lungs look like
pink,large and spongy
Name the main parts of the Skeleton
Axial Skeleton
Appendicular Skeleton
Name all three types of ribs
Floating, false and true
The roles of intervertebral discs
Shock absorbers and reduces friction
what is one advantage of breathing through the nose
Airborne bacteria are filtered
An example of a breathing disorder
Asthma
What is the function of a cartilage
Acts as a shock absorber
What type of joint do we have in our shoulder and Knee
Ball and socket, Hinge
Cause of arthritis
Cartilage and synovial joints being worn down over time
What is the function of the Alveoli
Gas exchange
What is the name of the windpipe
The trachea
Whats the difference between the epiphysis and the diaphysis
Epiphysis is the final portion on each end of the bone while the diaphysis is the middle part of the bone
what is the function of bone marrow?
Releases blood cells into the bloodstream when matured and needed
Definition of an antagonistic pair of muscles
Two muscles that have opposite effects to eachother
How do asthma inhalers work
By dialating the bronchiole
What is the name the voicebox
Larnyx
Cervical Thorcaic
Sacrum Coccyx
Lumbar
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