Question

The human body in health and beauty Diseases. Skeletal system 1. List the major organs in this body system. 2. Describe( in detail) the normal function of this body system. 3. Identify and explain about 3 common diseases that affect this body system.Describe diagnostic testing used to detect the disease and treatment modalities for each. 4.List 2 changes that are relevant to the body structure and function of this body system in children. 5.List 2 changes that are relevant to the body structure and function of this body system in the elderly.6. What is one weird,gross,strange,or interesting thing about this system.

Answer 1

Que 1.

Ans:

Skeletal system: the major organs in this body system are

a) Bones

b) Cartilage

c) Ligaments

d) Tendons

Explanation:

- The skeletal system consists of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons.

- Bone is the primary organ of the skeletal system.

- Cartilage is firm, flexible and smooth connective tissue found at the ends of the bones.

- Ligaments are band like elastic structures that surrounds joints to hold them together.

- Tendons are band like stucture similiar to ligaments.