Human Locomotory System: Bones, Muscles, and Joints
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Human Locomotory System: Bones, Muscles, and Joints

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Which component of the locomotory system is responsible for all body movements?

  • Muscles (correct)
  • Joints
  • Periosteum
  • Bones

    • What gives bone its characteristic properties?

  • Mineral salts (correct)
  • Osteocytes
  • Endostal cells
  • Protein fibres

    • Which part of the bone is insensitive to nerve fibres?

  • Periosteum
  • Compact bone (correct)
  • Spongy bone
  • Bone marrow

    • What happens to bones if the protein fibres are destroyed?

    <p>They become brittle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component tightly surrounds the bone in the locomotory system?

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

    Where is the bone marrow situated?

    <p>Spongy bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for all body movement in the locomotory system?

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

    Which component of bone gives it resilience?

    <p>Protein fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to bones if the mineral salts are dissolved with acid?

    <p>They become rubbery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the bone is traversed by fine channels known as Haversian canals?

    <p>Compact bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the periosteum in relation to bone?

    <p>To play a role in bone growth and sanction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are stem cells located that give rise to erythrocytes, leucocytes, and platelets?

    <p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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