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Joints, Muscles and Blood

The document outlines various aspects of joints, muscles, and blood, including the differences between joint types, the role of X-rays in diagnosing conditions, and the functions of blood cells. It also discusses sickle cell anaemia, the importance of muscle action in movement, and the process of blood donation. Additionally, it highlights the interaction of white blood cells with pathogens and the significance of plasma in transporting substances in the body.

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Joints, Muscles and Blood

The document outlines various aspects of joints, muscles, and blood, including the differences between joint types, the role of X-rays in diagnosing conditions, and the functions of blood cells. It also discusses sickle cell anaemia, the importance of muscle action in movement, and the process of blood donation. Additionally, it highlights the interaction of white blood cells with pathogens and the significance of plasma in transporting substances in the body.

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Grade: 7 Joints, Muscles and Blood

1 How do the joints in the skull differ from other joints in the body?
2 Describe the movement allowed by hinge joints.
3 How do ball-and-socket joints allow for a wider range of movement compared to hinge joints?
4 What type of energy are X-rays, and how do they interact with different materials in the body?
5 Name a specific condition that might be investigated using X-ray photographs of joints.
6 How do X-rays contribute to the field of sports medicine, particularly in diagnosing joint injuries?
7 How does a centrifuge separate the components of blood?
8 Why are white blood cells heavily stained in the microscope observation?
9 What are the two types of cells visible under a microscope when examining stained blood?
10 What is the purpose of using a special stain on a drop of blood before examining it under a
microscope?
11 What is the term used by scientists to describe the shape of red blood cells?
12 What happens to the colour of red blood cells after they release oxygen to other cells in the body?
13 How do red blood cells contribute to the transportation of oxygen throughout the body?
14 What is sickle cell anaemia, and how is it transmitted?
15 What are some of the potential health complications associated with sickle cell anaemia?
16 What is the ultimate goal of the research being conducted by Dr. Joy Okpuzor at the
University of Lagos?
17 How do pathogens typically enter the body?
18 What happens to a white blood cell after it has finished eating pathogens?
19 What is the primary function of white blood cells in the body?
20 Where do white blood cells form in the test-tube after it has been spun in the centrifuge?
21 Provide examples of disease-causing microorganisms targeted by white blood cells.
22 What role does a scab play in the wound healing process?
23 How do white blood cells defend the body against pathogens?
24 Why is muscle action crucial in producing movement across a hinge joint?
25 How does a muscle exert force on bones across a joint?
26 What is the function of an antagonistic muscle pair?
27 How is movement across a hinge joint achieved through the interaction of antagonistic muscle pairs?
28 What is considered the strongest muscle in the human body?
29 What are the three types of muscles found in the human body?
30 What distinguishes cardiac muscle from other types of muscle?
31 How is plasma described in terms of colour?
32 What substances does plasma transport around the body?
33 How often can a blood donor make donations?
34 Why is it important to match the donor's blood to the recipient's blood?
35 What is the process called when donated blood is given to a patient?

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