1. Rohan has a brother who is an athlete. One day Rohan had gone to see his brother in a
racing competition. The race starts and after sometime, Rohan sees his brother in pain and
not able to run properly. He sees that the doctor immediately applies ice on his knees.
Read the passage and answer the following questions.
(a) Rohan is confused as to why the doctor is applying ice on his brother's knees. Can you
clear his confusion by statin an appropriate reason? [1]
(b) State one function of a skeletal connective tissue. [1]
(c) What is ligament? [1]
(d) What values are shown by Rohan? [1]
Answers
The correct answers are -
a) Such problems are common in athletes. Rohit's brother might have got a ligament tear. Thus, it is advisable to apply ice on the affected area for ligament tear relief.
b) The skeletal connective tissue gives a definite shape to the body.
c) Ligament is a type of tissue which is connective. It helps link bones and is highly strong and elastic.
d) The behaviour of Rohan suggests that he is inquisitive and has a logical approach to a issue.
Answer:
- These kinds of problems are common in athlete.
Most probably Rohan’s brother might have
suffered from ligament tear. Ligament tear needs
immediate treatment and that’s the reason the
doctor applies ice to control its swelling.
2. It gives a definite shape to the body.
3. Ligament is a type of connective tissue. It helps
in connecting bones with each other and is
highly elastic and strong.
4. Rohan’s behaviour shows that he is inquisitive
and has a scientific approach towards a problem.