CXC Human and Social Biology Past Paper Question and

Answer (Skeleton System)

BY REYNALDO THOMAS MARCH 29, 2016

1 Identify four functions of the Human Skeleton system.

ANSWER

Protection- for example the rib cage protect the heart and other internal organs.

Provide a frame work for the human body

Produce Blood Cells for example red blood cell and white blood cells

Assist with breathing

2. Name the three long bones in the human arm.

ANSWER

humerus

ulna

radius

3. State if bone is a living tissue or not, explain why.

ANSWER

Yes Bone is a living tissue. It is living because bone produce blood cells and they can grow.

4. Identify TWO function of cartilage and TWO area of the human body in which it can be found.

ANSWER

Cartilage is responsible reducing friction at joints and absorb shocks

Cartilage is located and the ends of bones and in the ears

5. Identify ONE difference between ligaments and tendons.

ANSWER

Ligaments join bone to bone will tendons attach muscle to bone.

6. One function of the Human skeleton system is locomotion. Define the term LOCOMOTION

ANSWER

locomotion is the movement of the entire body

7. Explain why locomotion is important to human beings.

ANSWER

locomotion allow human to move around for food

locomotion allow human being to move out of danger

8. What is antagonistic muscle contraction?

ANSWER

This is when muscles work in pairs where on muscle contract and the other one relax.
 9. Which two features of a joint reduce friction?

ANSWER

the two features of a joint that reduce friction are the present cartilage and synovial fluid.

10. What type of joint is found in the skull?

ANSWER

the type of joint found in the skull is fixed joint.

11. Identify Two parts on the human skeleton system where a ball and socket joint can be found.

ANSWER

A ball and socket joint can be found in the shoulder and hip.

12. What is the significant difference between a ball and socket joint and a hinge joint.

ANSWER

A hinge joint allow movement in only one plane while ball and socket allow movement in all planes.

1. What are the different types of bones found in the human skeleton system?

ANSWER

The different types of bones found in the human skeleton system are:

long bones

short bones

irregular shape bones

flat bones

1. Give an example for each type of bone named above.

ANSWER

long bone humerus

Short bone- phalanges

irregular shape bone vertebrae

Flat bone patella

15. What is another name for the patella?

ANSWER

the other name for the patella is the kneecap

16. Which organ the skull protects?

ANSWER

the organ that the skull protect is the brain.