Support and movement in animals — KCSE Biology

KCSE Biology · 76 practice questions · 3 syllabus objectives

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

Describe the structure and functions of the human skeleton

Describe how antagonistic muscles produce movement

Support and movement in animals

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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Name two types of bones found in the human body and state their functions. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Long bones (1 mk)
Flat bones (1 mk)
Part (b) — 2 marks
Long bones – support weight and facilitate movement (1 mk)
Flat bones – protect internal organs and provide surface for muscle attachment (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

Explain two roles of the vertebral column in the human skeleton. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Provides support for the head and upper body (1 mk)
Encases and protects the spinal cord (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

Define three functions of the human skeleton. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks
Support – provides a framework that supports the body and maintains its shape (1 mk)
Protection – protects vital organs such as the brain and heart (1 mk)
Movement – serves as levers for muscles to facilitate body movement (1 mk)
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Name the type of joint found at the articulation of: (a) humerus and scapula (1 mark) (b) femur and tibia (1 mark) (c) State two characteristic(s) of a ball-and-socket joint. (two marks)

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