Projectile Motion: Physics Experiment

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Which function is NOT directly associated with the integumentary system?

  • Production of red blood cells. (correct)
  • Sensory perception via nerve endings.
  • Regulation of body temperature.
  • Vitamin D synthesis.

An allergic reaction involves the immune system's response to otherwise harmless substances. What is the primary mechanism behind the symptoms of an allergic reaction?

  • Direct damage of tissues by allergens.
  • Excessive production of melanocytes in response to allergens.
  • Increased production of collagen leading to fibrosis.
  • Antibody-mediated release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators. (correct)

How do osteoclasts contribute to bone remodeling?

  • By producing new bone matrix.
  • By differentiating into osteocytes.
  • By secreting hormones that increase bone density.
  • By breaking down bone tissue to release minerals. (correct)

What is the primary function of Vitamin D in maintaining bone health?

<p>To promote calcium absorption in the intestine. (B)</p>
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by an autoimmune attack on acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction?

<p>Myasthenia Gravis (B)</p>
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A doctor diagnoses a patient with a fracture that extends through the growth plate (epiphyseal plate) of their tibia. Using the Salter-Harris classification, what is critical to consider in the treatment and prognosis of this fracture?

<p>The potential for impaired bone growth. (C)</p>
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Which statement best describes the role of synergist muscles?

<p>They assist the agonist muscle in performing a movement. (A)</p>
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During muscle contraction, what is the immediate effect of acetylcholine binding to its receptors on the muscle fiber membrane?

<p>Opening of ion channels and depolarization of the sarcolemma. (B)</p>
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How does parathyroid hormone (PTH) respond to decreased blood calcium levels?

<p>By increasing calcium absorption in the intestines and stimulating bone resorption. (C)</p>
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What is the primary cause of the skin changes associated with aging, such as wrinkles and decreased elasticity?

<p>Decreased collagen and elastin production. (A)</p>
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Which characteristic is associated only with cardiac muscle tissue?

<p>Intercalated discs. (D)</p>
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How does exercise affect skeletal muscle structure and function?

<p>It increases mitochondrial density, promotes muscle fiber hypertrophy, and improves muscle strength. (A)</p>
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Which bone cell type is primarily responsible for the synthesis of new bone matrix?

<p>Osteoblast (D)</p>
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A patient experiences a transverse fracture in the diaphysis of their femur due to a traumatic injury. What defines a transverse fracture?

<p>The fracture is a complete break straight across the bone. (A)</p>
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A person has decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures. Which of the following is a key radiological feature to identify this condition?

<p>Decreased bone density. (B)</p>
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How do eccrine sweat glands contribute to thermoregulation?

<p>By releasing sweat onto the skin surface, which cools the body through evaporation. (D)</p>
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During the excitation-contraction coupling in skeletal muscle, what is the role of calcium ions?

<p>To bind to troponin, causing a conformational change that exposes the myosin-binding sites on actin. (A)</p>
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Which of the following best describes the length-tension relationship in muscle physiology?

<p>Muscle tension is maximal when there is optimal overlap between actin and myosin filaments. (A)</p>
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In response to a bacterial skin infection, which cellular component of the cutaneous immune system plays a critical role in phagocytosis and antigen presentation to initiate an immune response?

<p>Macrophages. (D)</p>
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Which muscle is primarily a synergist for shoulder adduction, flexion, and internal rotation?

<p>Pectoralis Major. (C)</p>
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Flashcards

Integumentary System Function

Regulates body temperature through sweating, blood vessel dilation/constriction.

Sensory Perception

Contains nerve endings that detect touch, pressure, pain, temperature, and other sensations.

Allergens

Antigens that enter the body and trigger an immune response. Often cause Type 1 hypersensitivity.

HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

An infection caused by human papillomavirus affecting the skin, can cause warts.

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Salter-Harris Fracture

A fracture involving the growth plate of a child's bone, classified using a system that details the severity of the injury.

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Gout

Sudden, severe joint pain, redness, swelling, and tenderness, most commonly in the big toe.

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Osteopenia

Decreased bone density but less severe than osteoporosis. Increases risk of fractures.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas.

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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Maintains bone volume by remodeling, increasing serum calcium, and promoting bone formation.

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Osteoclasts

Large cells responsible for breaking down bone tissue during bone remodeling.

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Keratinocytes

Specialized cells that produce new keratinocytes, which migrate upwards, undergo keratinization, and eventually shed from the skin surface.

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Muscle Twitch

A single brief contraction of a muscle fiber triggered by a single nerve impulse.

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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Action

When blood calcium levels drop, PTH is released, stimulating osteoclasts, increasing calcium absorption, and reducing calcium loss in urine.

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Muscle and Tendon Injuries

Injuries resulting from overstretching or tearing of muscles (strains) or ligaments (sprains).

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Synergist Muscles

Muscles that work together to create movement, with one muscle acting as the primary mover.

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Study Notes

  • Projectile motion: Curved path of an object thrown or launched near Earth's surface.
  • Assumptions: Negligible air resistance, gravity is the only force acting on the projectile.
  • Horizontal acceleration is zero.
  • Vertical acceleration is $-g$, where $g = 9.8 m/s^2$.
  • Horizontal and vertical motions are independent.

Horizontal Position

  • Formula: $x = v_{0x}t = v_0 \cos(\theta_0)t$

Vertical Position

  • Formula: $y = v_{0y}t - \frac{1}{2}gt^2 = v_0 \sin(\theta_0)t - \frac{1}{2}gt^2$

Time of Flight (when y = 0)

  • Formula: $t = \frac{2v_0 \sin(\theta_0)}{g}$

Range (R)

  • Formula: $R = \frac{2 v_0^2 \sin(\theta_0) \cos(\theta_0)}{g} = \frac{v_0^2 \sin(2\theta_0)}{g}$

Part 1: Constant Launch Angle, Variable Initial Velocity

  • Keep launch angle constant.
  • Use the projectile launcher at its lowest, medium, and high settings to vary inital velocity
  • Measure and record the horizontal distance (range) the plastic ball travels.
  • Repeat each setting/measurement 5 times and average the distances (ranges).
  • Plot range ($R$) vs. initial velocity ($v_0$)
  • Goal: determine the value for g

Part 2: Constant Initial Velocity, Variable Launch Angle

  • Keep launch setting (initial velocity) constant.
  • Vary the launch angles (20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°, 70°).
  • Fire the projectile and record the horizontal distance (range) the ball travels.
  • Repeat each setting/measurement 5 times and average the distances (ranges).
  • Plot Range (R) vs launch angle (θ₀)

Questions to Consider

  • Systematic and random errors.
  • Effect of air resistance.
  • Shape of projectile trajectory.

Data Collection

  • Two data tables will be needed to collect data systematically
  • One for constant launch angle, variable initial launch velocity
  • One for constant initial velocity, variable launch angle (20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°, 70°).
  • Collect five range measurements per setting
  • Take the average for each range measurement.

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