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This type of muscle is voluntary, striated, and responsible for body movement.
Skeletal Muscles
How many bones are you born with?
300
What can you do to keep your muscles and skeleton healthy?
Exercise, eating healthy balanced meals, etc...
Where is the smallest bone in your body located?
In the ear
What is the Sebaceous Gland?
The Sebaceous Gland is located in the Integumentary System that is located in the Outer-Most layer of the Integumentary System. It's main function is to help provide protect to Capillaries, Nerves and Veins pf the System.
What type of muscle make up the heart?
Cardiac
What are the three layers of the skin?
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
What are voluntary muscles?
Voluntary muscles are muscles under your control.
How many bones does the average adult have?
206
What is a muscle?
a group of fibers and tissues working together
What are the area's where are bones meet called?
Joints
Name one part of the Integumentary Inner Layer.
The Sweat Gland
Why must each muscle cross at least one joint?
Muscles must cross two bones , at least one joint or else it would be pulling on the same bone.
What gland produces sebum?
Sebaceous Glands
Where in your body would you find cardiac muscles?
Heart
Why is your skull so hard?
It is hard to protect your brain from damage
What is the longest bone in the human body?
The thigh bone called the femur.
What is the job of your rib cage and other skeletal and muscular structures?
It protects the inner organs
Where are sebaceous glands not found on the body?
palms and soles of feet
Skeletal muscles are connected to the _______ nervous system.
Somatic Nervous System
What layer of skin is shed?
Outermost layer of the epidermis
Where in your body might you find visceral or smooth muscles?
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestine, etc...
T or F Skeletal muscles are an example of voluntary muscles
True
Why do children have more bones than adults? What happens to those bones?
The bones fuse together as you grow
What nerves innervate the Integumentary System?
Sensory Nerves.
This glands function is thermoregulation, (temperature control keeping us cool)
The Sweat Gland
In terms of nervous control control, what type are smooth muscles?
Involuntary
What is sebum?
Sebum is a oily substance
The body produces to keep skin lubricated , make self more impervious to water, and protect against friction.
What is the function of intercalated discs?
Intercalated discs allow cardiac muscle cells to communicate and contract in a coordinated way by facilitating electrical signals and mechanical connection between cells.
What are 4 functions of the skeletal system?
1. Protect Internal Organs
2. Store and release fat.
3. Make blood cells
4. Store and release minerals
5. Facilitate movement
6. Support body
What is the difference between Axial vs appendicular?
Your axial skeleton is made up of the bones in your head, neck, back and chest. Your appendicular are the bones that attach (append) to your axial skeleton.
Name two functions of the Integumentary in a Human?
Protection
secretion
absorption
sensation sensory/motor
What are the 4 things that make up the integumentary system?
skin, nails, hair and glands
How do a muscle operate as an agonist and antagonist pair?
One muscle contracts the other muscle relaxes or lengthens.
What does your skin have to have nerves running through it?
It needs to be able to feel sensations to help your body response to its enviornment.