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Marisol L Physiology
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bones grow due to activity in the | Epiphyseal plates |
| The external portion of the bone is known as | Cortical bone |
| What is are the two types/functions of bone marrow? | Red & yellow – produces red blood cells and stores energy as fat. |
| Which function of the skeletal system would be especially important if you were in a car accident? | protection of internal organs |
| Which of the following provide flexibility and smooth surfaces for movement? | Which of the following provide flexibility and smooth surfaces for movement? |
| The structure of the knee joint permits movements of | flexion and extension. |
| The muscle’s ability to stretch or extend and to return to its resting length is called | extensibility. |
| Which subtype of fibrous joints is found only in the skull? | gliding |
| Muscle tone is maintained by | negative feedback mechanisms. |
| Some synovial joints contain a closed pillow-like structure called a(n) | bursa. |