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Integumentary System Overview
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What is the role of Z lines in the structure of a sarcomere?

  • They allow sarcomeres to contract independently.
  • They align and anchor the ends of actin filaments. (correct)
  • They connect actin filaments together across sarcomeres.
  • They anchor the ends of myosin filaments.

    • How does myosin contribute to muscle contraction?

  • It binds to actin and causes thick filaments to slide over thin filaments. (correct)
  • It facilitates the attachment of muscle fibers to bones.
  • It forms a rigid structure that prevents movement.
  • It only binds to ATP for energy without interacting with actin.

    • What occurs immediately after the strong binding of myosin to actin?

  • ATP binds to the myosin head.
  • The muscle fiber completely contracts.
  • Myosin detaches from actin.
  • Myosin and actin undergo an isomerisation. (correct)

    • What is the distinction between skeletal muscle and smooth muscle?

    <p>Skeletal muscle is voluntary, while smooth muscle is involuntary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to myosin when it binds ATP?

    <p>It detaches from actin and prepares for another cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle tissue is specialized and found only in the heart?

    <p>Cardiac muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of myosin remaining attached to actin during contraction?

    <p>It allows for continuous shortening of the sarcomere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the contraction mechanism of myosin?

    <p>Myosin binds, ratchets, and slides thick filaments over thin filaments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the integument in animals?

    <p>To provide mechanical protection and regulate temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is NOT associated with the integument?

    <p>Muscle tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the skin function in temperature regulation for endothermic animals?

    <p>It cools the body when overheated and slows heat loss when cool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of integument do arthropods have?

    <p>A complex integument providing protection and skeletal support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the integument of cephalopod molluscs?

    <p>It consists of layers including cuticle and iridocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of respiratory function, how does the skin of invertebrates typically function?

    <p>It can assist with respiration in certain invertebrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant feature of the integument in many animals, besides protection?

    <p>Providing camouflage and communication through pigmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the integument play concerning water?

    <p>It can prevent water loss or gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a bipolar neuron?

    <p>It consists of a single axon and a single dendrite on opposite ends of the soma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neuron transmits signals from the central nervous system to effectors?

    <p>Efferent neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of astrocytes in nervous tissue?

    <p>To anchor neurons to blood vessels and regulate their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glial cell type is responsible for producing myelin in the central nervous system?

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

    What role do synaptic vesicles play during synaptic transmission?

    <p>They store neurotransmitters and facilitate their release into the synaptic cleft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cell surrounds the cell bodies of neurons in ganglia?

    <p>Satellite cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a synapse become excitatory?

    <p>By allowing an influx of sodium ions into the postsynaptic neuron.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following glial cells functions as phagocytes in the brain?

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

    How did the number of skull bones change from early fishes to humans?

    <p>Decreased through loss and fusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the elasticity of bone?

    <p>Organic components, mainly collagen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major advantage of keratin in mammals?

    <p>It is the strongest material in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bone has a low surface area due to its density?

    <p>Cortical bone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the central shaft of a long bone?

    <p>Diaphysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pigment is most commonly found in animals?

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

    Which type of bone consists of two layers of compact bone with a layer of cancellous bone in between?

    <p>Flat bones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do squids and octopuses primarily alter their color?

    <p>By expanding and contracting chromatophores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of cancellous bone?

    <p>Provide a high surface area for nutrient exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of chromatophores in crustaceans and ectothermic vertebrates?

    <p>To produce color through pigment concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are irregular bones classified?

    <p>By their unique shapes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a hydrostatic skeleton utilize for support?

    <p>Fluid-filled closed chambers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of the bone allows for growth in length?

    <p>The epiphyseal line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an animal's skeletal system?

    <p>Support and protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do pigments such as carotenoids typically enter an animal's system?

    <p>By ingesting red/orange plant material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a necessary development for the evolution of large and complex animals?

    <p>Support and locomotion systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Integument System

    • The integument encompasses the skin and associated structures like hair, scales, feathers, and horns.
    • Provides mechanical protection against abrasions, environmental elements, and pathogens (fungi and bacteria).
    • Functions as a barrier to prevent water loss and shield underlying layers from UV rays.
    • In endothermic animals, integral for temperature regulation; mechanisms cool the body or reduce heat loss.
    • Contains sensory receptors essential for environmental awareness regarding threats or prey.
    • Has excretory functions and, in some species, respiratory roles.
    • Can serve in camouflage, advertisement, or threat signaling through pigmentation.
    • Skin secretions influence interactions among species via chemical cues.

    Invertebrate Integument

    • Protozoans may have delicate cell membranes while some, like paramecium, possess protective pellicle.
    • Multicellular invertebrates typically feature a simple epidermis or a non-cellular cuticle for added protection.
    • Molluscan epidermis is soft, with mucous glands secreting shells in shell-bearing species.
    • Cephalopods have a complex integument with cuticle, epidermis, connective tissue, and iridocytes.
    • Arthropods boast a sophisticated integument providing protection and skeletal support via a hard exoskeleton.

    Skeletal Systems

    • Skeletons offer structural support, muscle attachment, and organ protection.
    • Multiple types of supportive tissues exist, with vertebrate bones primarily composed of calcium phosphate.
    • Hydrostatic skeletons, consisting of fluid-filled chambers, are common in invertebrates.
    • Vertebrate skulls evolved, with early fishes having up to 180 bones; modern mammals have reduced skull anatomy.
    • Bone consists of living cells within a mineralized matrix, forming compact or cancellous structures.
    • Long bones feature a central medullary cavity, while short bones lack this cavity.
    • Joints can be classified by structure, function, and appearance.

    Muscle Contraction

    • Sarcomeres, the basic units of muscle fibers, contract simultaneously, resulting in muscle contraction.
    • Myosin acts as a molecular motor, binding and ratcheting along actin filaments.
    • Myosin undergoes isomerization upon binding actin, facilitating contraction.
    • ATP binding detaches myosin from actin, allowing recharging and subsequent contraction.

    Types of Muscle

    • Skeletal muscle (voluntary) is striated, anchored by tendons, and responsible for voluntary movements.
    • Smooth muscle (involuntary) is found in organ walls and is not controlled consciously.
    • Cardiac muscle is specialized and involuntary, found exclusively in the heart.

    Nervous Tissue

    • Neurons are classified into bipolar and multipolar types based on structure.
    • Functionally, neurons are categorized as afferent (sensory), efferent (motor), or interneurons (connecting).
    • Glial cells support neurons:
      • Astrocytes anchor neurons and regulate their environment.
      • Microglia act as phagocytes against pathogens.
      • Ependymal cells line cavities and help circulate cerebrospinal fluid.
      • Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells produce myelin sheaths for CNS and PNS respectively.
      • Satellite cells insulate neuronal cell bodies in ganglia.
    • Synapses allow neuron communication, utilizing neurotransmitter release to influence target neuron activity.

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