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This glands function is thermoregulation, (temperature control keeping us cool)
The Sweat Gland
How does the parathyroid interact with the skeletal system?
The parathyroid stimulates the release of calcium from calcium stores in the bone to be released into the bloodstream.
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 organs make up your nervous system?
Brain , Spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
Which type of muscle controls involuntary movements?
Smooth
What is the main function of cartilage in the skeletal system?
Protect your bones and joints and reduce friction between bones.
What is a muscle?
a group of fibers and tissues working together
What are the 3 types of muscles?
Visceral, cardiac, and skeletal.
Where is the femur and what is its purpose?
The femur is the biggest bone in the legs and is located in the quad muscle or thigh. The femur's purpose is to hold the weight of your body when standing or walking. It connects muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your hips and knees to the rest of the body. It is also known as the strongest bone in the body. It also supports blood cell production and fat storage.
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
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 type of muscle makes up the most percent of the body?
The Skeletal Muscle makes up 66%of the body
What is the muscular systems main purpose?
To work with the skeletal system to provide movement to the skeletal system
What is agonist and antagonist mean for muscles?
The muscle that is contracting =agonist
The muscle that is relaxing or lengthening = antagonist.
What are the three types of muscle contractions?
Shortening Muscle Fibers
Lengthening Muscle Fibers
Stabilizing Force - Muscle Fibers Ridgid
Name one part of the Integumentary Inner Layer.
The Sweat Gland
How are the smooth muscle and the skeletal muscles different based on structure?
The skeletal muscles are multinuclear, and striated. While the smooth muscle is not striated and has one nucleus.
What substance does the skin give off?
The sebum, sweat, Mealian, heat, Dead skin cells.
What example can you give of the muscular system working with the skeletal system, be specific about structures and functions.
The jaw and tongue to chew food and talk, the abdominal muscles and ribs to protect internal organs, etc....
What is the job of your rib cage and other skeletal and muscular structures?
It protects the inner organs
What is the function of tendons?
They connect skeletal muscle to bone
What is bone that the is the center point of the rib cage?
sternum
What muscle type make sup 30-40% of your body's weight?
Skeletal Muscle
How does the skeletal and muscular system interact?
The tendons connect the muscles to bones. When the muscles contract it pulls on the tendons with causes the bones to move.
The skeletal muscles are under the control of what nervous system?
Somatic Nervous System
What is the number of muscles in your body?
406
What is the Name for the most outer layer?
The Epidermis
Skeletal muscles are connected to the _______ nervous system.
Somatic Nervous System
What are voluntary muscles?
Voluntary muscles are muscles under your control.
What covers the skin?
Hair.
What are involuntary muscles?
Involuntary muscles are muscles you can't control.
Where are sebaceous glands not found on the body?
palms and soles of feet
The smooth and cardiac muscles are under the control of the
Autonomic nervous system
What layer of skin is shed?
Outermost layer of the epidermis
When you do a curl you bicep contracts and your tricep relaxes. Which is the agonist and which is the antagonist.
Bicep: Agonist
Tricep: Antagonist
What purpose does yellow bone marrow serve?
Yellow bone marrow transforms into cartilage, fat, and/or more bone cells because of the fat and stem cells that make up most of it.
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.
What mineral found in food is needed for the body to help grow strong bones?
Calcium
Where in your body would you find cardiac muscles?
Heart
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 is a Nerve of the Integumentary System?
Sensory Nerves.
How many bones does the average adult have?
206
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 sebum?
Sebum is a oily substance
The body produces to keep skin lubricated , make self more impervious to water, and protect against friction.
Is smooth muscle is what type of muscle?
Involuntary
How many bones are you born with?
270- 300 (depends on who you ask)
What are the area's where are bones meet called?
Joints
Where in your body might you find visceral or smooth muscles?
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestine, etc...
What can you do to keep your muscles and skeleton healthy?
Exercise, eating healthy balanced meals, etc...
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.
There are three layers of skin, the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis. How do all three of these layers maintain homeostasis throughout the body?
The epidermis is the outermost layer of your skin, it provides protection against pathogens, regulate body temperature
What are muscles responsible for?
Muscles maintain posture, physical movement, and movement of internal organs
What is the function of the sebaceous glands
Their main function is to secrete sebum, which protects the skin and hair