Movements in Animals

What are some reasons for movements in animals, including humans?

• To watch their surroundings

• To meditate

• To find food, hunt, migrate, seek shelter, or protect themselves

• To sleep

Which type of movement involves changing the position of body parts without displacing the whole body?

• Locomotion

• Rotational movement

• Body coordination

• Body displacement

Which part of the body is NOT included in the human skeleton's six main parts?

• Backbone
• Hip bone
• Skull
• Tailbone

Why is locomotion important for animals?

• To learn new skills

• To impress mates

• To find food, water, and shelter

• To build nests

Which of the following is NOT a locomotory organ?

• Legs

• Wings

• Fins

• Ears

What do locomotory organs use to facilitate movement?

• Muscles

• Nervous system

• Skeletal system

• Digestive system

What is the human skeletal system made up of?

• Muscles and ligaments

• Skin and cartilage

• Bones and cartilage

• Blood vessels and nerves

How many bones are present in the adult human body?

• 300-350

• 206

• 100

• 500

What is cartilage and where is it found?

• Hard structure in the joints

• Flexible tissue in the ears and nose

• Connective tissue in the muscles

• Soft tissue in the lungs

Which animals have exoskeletons?

• Birds and humans

• Snails and lobsters

• Humans and tortoises

• Cockroaches and crabs