Skeletal System: Skull Anatomy and Functions

What is the main function of the skull according to the text?

How many individual bones make up the adult skull?

What is the primary function of the spine mentioned in the text?

How many vertebrae are found in the necks of humans and giraffes according to the text?

What is the function of ribs described in the text?

How many vertebrae are typically found in the backbone/spine?

What is the purpose of cartilage at the joints?

How does the vertebrate skeleton protect internal organs like the heart and lungs?

What is the main responsibility of the hip girdle in vertebrates?

How do the ribs of vertebrate animals contribute to protection?

What is the characteristic feature of the backbone in vertebrates?

In what way do joints and girdles help vertebrate animals during movement?

Why do water lilies have leaves that float on the water?

What is the main purpose of the thick and fleshy leaves of aloe plants?

Why do Rooibos plants have thin and small leaves?

How do the webbed fingers and toes of frogs help them survive in their habitat?

Why do zebras have white stripes on their bodies?

What is the primary function of fins in fish?

What is the main purpose of a habitat?

What is the significance of interdependence in habitats?

Which term describes a plant that provides food, water, and shelter for another plant?

How do orchids in humid areas obtain moisture?

Why do some plants have seeds with hooks?

What role do tick birds play in the ecosystem described in the text?

How do animals with exoskeletons overcome the limitation of their shell not growing?

What distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates in terms of body structure?

What is the primary purpose of an endoskeleton?

Which animals group does not have an exoskeleton?

Give the definition of a habitat.

What is biodiversity?

What is an organism?

What are the five classes of animals with vertebrates?

What do bones contain?

What is the soft stuff between bones called?