Support & Movement

How are humans different from other organisms?

• Humans have body systems not found in other organisms.

• Humans have more complex DNA than other organisms.

• Only humans are made in the image of God.

• Only humans are made up of trillions of cells.

Which type of tissue lines the external and internal surfaces of your body?

• connective

• epithelial

• muscle

• nerve

The human skeleton would best be described as __________.

• nerve cells

• tissue

• an organ

• an organ system

The thick layer of skin that contains many blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles is the __________.

• dermis

• epidermis

• integumentary layer

• subcutaneous layer

Which of the following is true of both a callus and a blister?

• They are caused by too much sunlight.

• They contain fluids trapped under the skin.

• They are formed from only dead skin cells.

• They are a way for the skin to protect itself.

The pigment that is responsible for much of the color of human skin is __________.

• cartilage

• chlorophyll

• keratin

• melanin

Different ethnic groups likely developed after __________.

• the curse that resulted from Adam and Eve's sin.

• Adam and Eve's children developed separate cultures.

• people fled to escape Noah's Flood.

• people were scattered following the Tower of Babel incident.

The hard white tissue covering a bone that forms new bone tissue is ______.

• bone marrow

• compact bone

• the growth plates

• the periosteum

What is found in the central cavity of many bones?

• bone marrow

• cartilage

• osteons

• spongy bone

The elbow is an example of a(n) ______ joint.

• fused

• cartilage

• moveable

• immovable