WGU - H E A L T H , F I T N E S S , AND WELLNESS - 0458ASSESSMENT 2023-2024 Q U E S T I O N S WITH ANSWERSWGU -HEALTH, FITNESS ANDWELLNESS C 4 5 SASSESSMENT2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 41.Structures of theSkeletal System:■Joint-two bones that come together at a joint, which varyin type, allows for movement• Cartilage- a tough but flexible tissue that covers the endsof bones■Ligament- connective tissue that binds one bone toanother.■Tendons- connective tissues that attaches to the bone.Aides in movement of bone or structure.2.striated muscle• (skeletal muscle)-moves all bones, controls facial ex-pressions, and eye movements.3.smooth muscle• (visceral muscle) lines the walls of the internal organs,such as the intestines.4.cardiac muscle• (unique) is a combination of striated and smooth muscle.5.central nervoussystem(brain and spinal cord)- messages travel through thespinal cord to the brain, and the brain in response directsall functions for the body6.peripheral ner-vous systemconsists of all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.They relay messages between the CNS and other areasof the body, including sensory organs.7.Respiratory sys-tem key struc-tures and organs• consists of lungs, passageways for air flow, blood ves-sels, and muscles.■They work together to bring oxygen into the body andexpel carbon dioxide, that is produced during metabolism.■Lungs-primary organ- which exchange gases (oxygenand carbon dioxide) during breathing.8.upper respirato-ry tractnose, pharynx (throat), and larynx (voice box)9.lower respiratorytract• trachea, (windpipe), bronchial tree, and lungs1/1610.RespirationPreview Mode
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