Which muscles are used to do the following jobs? Name of job Nature of Muscle Skeletal muscle/visceral muscle/ cardiac muscle Expansion and contraction of the Lungs Movement of the Jaw Movement of food through Alimentary canal Movement of blood through blood vessel Movement of tongue Contraction and expansion of heart Opening and closing of eye Using the pick-axe Switching a light on and turning it off Talking Climbing up mountain Swimming

Muscles are the soft tissue present in most animals. Muscles are attached to the bones and is responsible for the movement of human body. Name of job Nature of Muscle Expansion and contraction of the Lungs Visceral muscle Movement of the Jaw Skeletal muscle Movement of food through Alimentary canal Visceral muscle Cardiac muscle is an involuntary striated muscle tissue found only in the heart and is responsible for the ability of the heart to pump blood. Movement of blood through blood vessel Visceral muscle Movement of tongue Skeletal muscle Contraction and expansion of heart Cardiac muscle Opening and closing of eye Skeletal muscle Skeletal muscles enable humans to move and perform daily activities. They play an essential role in respiratory mechanics and help in maintaining posture and balance. They also protect the vital organs in the body. Switching a light on and turning it off Skeletal muscle Talking Skeletal muscle Climbing up mountain Skeletal muscle Swimming Skeletal muscle

Write down what do you do with the following organs as mentioned in the following table: Name of the organs Functions 1. Hand 2. Finger 3. Teeth 4. Shoulder 5. Knee 6. Leg

An organ is mainly made up of different tissues that work together to perform a particular function in the body. The different organs perform different functions. Name of the organs Functions 1. Hand It helps in grip, grasp, writing and sewing. 2. Finger It helps to grip any object. 3. Teeth It helps in chewing and breaking down food. 4. Shoulder It helps in a wide range of movement and protects the main shoulder joint. 5. Knee It helps in carrying the body weight in horizontal and vertical directions. 6. Leg It provides locomotion and supports the body.

Make a list of the various diseases related to abnormal growth. Find out the reason behind such abnormal growth and development. Indications of abnormal growth Reasons for abnormal growth Name of the disease Gigantism Dwarfism Marasmus Kwashiorkor

Indications of abnormal growth Reasons for abnormal growth Name of the disease Exaggerated growth of the hands and feet, with thick fingers and toes. Gigantism is abnormal growth due to an excess of growth hormone (GH) during childhood. Gigantism Common complications include bowing of the legs, hunching of the back and crowded teeth. Pituitary dwarfism, or growth hormone deficiency, is a condition in which the pituitary gland does not make enough growth hormone. This results in a child's slow growth pattern and an unusually small stature. Dwarfism Dizziness, Weight loss, Dehydration, Lack of energy and Stunted growth. Marasmus a form of protein-energy malnutrition occurring chiefly among very young children in developing countries. Marasmus An inability to grow or gain weight, edema, or swelling of the hands and feet and stomach bulging. Kwashiorkor is a form of acute malnutrition that occurs due to protein deficiency. Kwashiorkor

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Which muscles are used to do the following jobs?

Name of job	Nature of Muscle Skeletal muscle/visceral muscle/ cardiac muscle
Expansion and contraction of the Lungs
Movement of the Jaw
Movement of food through Alimentary canal
Movement of blood through blood vessel
Movement of tongue
Contraction and expansion of heart
Opening and closing of eye
Using the pick-axe
Switching a light on and turning it off
Talking
Climbing up mountain
Swimming