Exam 26: Body Support and Movement: the Integumentary, skeletal, and Muscular Systems

Homeostasis is maintained mostly by positive feedback.

Which of the following systems are involved in bringing nutrients into the body and to its cells?

Keratin in the skin is produced mainly by the cells in the epidermis.

Smooth muscle may be moved by either voluntary or involuntary control depending on location in the body.

Bone,cartilage,adipose tissue,and blood are all examples of:

An older friend of yours who has been a dedicated jogger for many years has been having mild knee pain recently when jogging longer distances.He tells you his doctor recommended better-cushioned running shoes.He wonders why better shoes on his feet will help his knees.Using the material you learned about the skeletal system,what can you say to help your friend understand his doctor's recommendation?

Groups of cells that secrete substances are called:

A function of connective tissue is to:

Bone and cartilage are examples of ________ tissues.

The spinal cavity and cranial cavity are the two parts of the:

Glial cells are cells found in which type of tissue?

The discipline dealing with the study of how parts of the body work is:

Glands are part of the ________ tissue category.

Which of the following statements best describes epithelial tissue?

Acne is caused by problems with the:

Because they form linings or coverings,epithelial tissues always face an open area or an exterior environment.

A paper cut that draws blood must have cut down into at least which layer of the skin?

The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are separated by the:

Blood vessels and nerves are found in which part of compact bone?