20 Questions
Which layer of the skin provides insulation and serves as a cushion for the organs beneath the skin?
Hypodermis
What is responsible for transmitting electrical signals between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body?
Nerve
Which connective tissue attaches muscle to bone?
Tendon
Which type of tissue in the body is responsible for generating force and producing movement?
Muscle
What type of tissue is more rigid than muscle but more flexible than bone?
Cartilage
What is the main function of red blood cells?
Carrying oxygen from the lungs and delivering it throughout the body
Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions like heart rate and breathing?
Peripheral Nervous System
What is the main function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum in a cell?
Serves as the highway of the cell
What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus while prokaryotic cells do not
What is the main role of platelets in the blood?
Forming clots and stopping bleeding
Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and glands?
Dermis
What is the main role of bone marrow?
Producing blood cells
Which type of connective tissue is more rigid than muscle but more flexible than bone?
Cartilage
What distinguishes arteries, veins, and capillaries from other blood vessels?
Thickness of the walls
Which type of tissue in the body is responsible for transmitting electrical signals between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body?
Nerve
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
Controls body temperature and recognition of hunger
Which type of cells carry oxygen from the lungs and deliver it throughout our body?
Red blood cells
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?
Stores and transports nutrients and waste products
Which part of the nervous system controls voluntary actions like raising your hand to answer a question?
Peripheral nervous system
What do plant cells have that animal cells do not?
Cell wall and chloroplasts
Test your knowledge about the epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, and connective tissues such as cartilage and tendons. Learn about the functions and characteristics of these important components of the human body's integumentary system.
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