Question

Give one example of how the structure and function of a cell are related.

Give one example of how the structure and function of a tissue are related.

Give one example that shows how two organs of the muscular system work together.

Give one example that shows how two organs of the skeletal system work together.

What is the literal meaning of osteoporosis?

Which stratum must receive a constant supply of oxygen: basale or corneum? Why?

Answer 1

1. squamous cells of the squamous epithelium are thin and flat in structure that helps in diffusion of gases through it.

2. The stratified epithelium has thick layered structures that provide protection.

3. contraction of synergist muscle and relaxation of the antagonist's muscle occurs simultaneously at the joint.

4. Bones and cartilages of the skeletal system forms the joint to facilitates the movement.

5. osteoporosis is the condition of pores in the bones due to deminerlization of the bones.

Startum basale must receive constant oxygen supply from the blood vessels of the dermis as it is actively dividing layer.