BMS 114 Anatomy Revision: Superficial Fascia, Articular Cartilage, and Bone Functions
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What are the primary functions of superficial fascia?

  • Acts as a thermal insulator, soft pad that protects against trauma, and fat and energy store (correct)
  • Facilitates muscle movement, regulates body temperature, and stores waste products
  • Forms the skeletal structure, protects against infections, and produces hormones
  • Provides blood supply to the skin, acts as a cushion, and stores vitamins

    • Which statement accurately describes articular cartilage?

  • It is made of fibrous cartilage, contains blood vessels and nerves, and is rough in texture
  • It is composed of elastic cartilage, absorbs shock, and contains blood vessels
  • It is formed of hyaline cartilage, smooth, resists friction and compression, has no blood vessels or nerves (correct)
  • It is formed of fibrocartilage, resists tension, and has abundant blood supply

    • What are three functions of bones?

  • Provide structural support, aid in gas exchange, and generate heat
  • Facilitate nerve transmission, produce hormones, and store excess water
  • Give shape to the body, protect vital organs, and store calcium (correct)
  • Assist in digestion, produce blood cells, and regulate body temperature

    • How do primary and secondary cartilaginous joints differ?

    <p>Primary cartilaginous joints are connected by hyaline cartilage, while secondary cartilaginous joints are linked by fibrocartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the different types of muscles in the human body.

    <p>Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles; Skeletal muscles are voluntary, smooth muscles are involuntary, cardiac muscles are part of the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key functions of the liver?

    <p>Secretes bile for food digestion, removes toxins from blood, and synthesizes albumin and coagulation factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the paranasal sinuses?

    <p>Increase the surface area of the nasal mucosa, warming and moistening the inspired air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling fine movements of the body?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum?

    <p>Contains the auditory area and memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chamber of the heart contains deoxygenated blood?

    <p>Right atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the differences between right and left bronchi?

    <p>Right bronchus is wider and shorter than the left bronchus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different types of blood circulations in the body?

    <p>Systemic circulation, pulmonary circulation, portal circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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