Chapter 6- Human Body And Reproduction Flashcards

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What are the 5 functions of the skeleton

A
Protection 
Movement
Shape
Storage
Production
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What is the Axial part of the skeleton for

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Protection

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What is the appendicular part of the skeleton for

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Movement

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4
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What types of bones are there

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Flat
Long
Short
Irregular 
Sesamoid
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5
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What are ligaments

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Tough, flexible tissue that holds bones together

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What are muscles

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Fibrous tissue that contract pulling bones with them

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What are joints

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Areas where 2 or more bones join

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What types of joints are there

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Imoveable- cranium
Slightly moveable- neck
Completely moveable- ankles

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9
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Define asexual reproduction

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When there is only 1 parent that produces offspring and no jointing of sperm and eggs are involved

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