Anatomy Final 1st Sem 2024

Front

What is the primary mineral stored by compact bone?

Back

Calcium

Front

Which hair type has the thinnest hair?

Back

Blondes

Front

What protein makes up the thick filaments in muscle?

Back

Myosin

Front

What type of lever is a second class lever?

Back

A lever where the load is between the effort and the fulcrum.

Front

What is the function of calcium in the body?

Back

Calcium is essential for bone health, muscle contraction, and nerve signaling.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth.

Front

What is the role of myosin in muscle contraction?

Back

Myosin interacts with actin to produce muscle contraction.

Front

Define the term 'lever' in anatomy.

Back

A lever is a rigid bar that rotates around a fixed point called the fulcrum.

Front

What is the difference between a first class lever and a second class lever?

Back

In a first class lever, the fulcrum is between the effort and the load; in a second class lever, the load is between the effort and the fulcrum.

Front

What is the significance of troponin in muscle contraction?

Back

Troponin regulates muscle contraction by controlling the interaction between actin and myosin.