Objectives Flashcards
1
Q
Explain homeostasis
A
maintains constant internal environment
2
Q
Describe the five functions of the skeletal system
A
structure, movement, organ protection, red blood cell formation and storage of nutrients
3
Q
Two types of bone tissue?
A
compact and cancellous
4
Q
properties of compact bone?
A
strong, dense, good at transmitting force in one direction
5
Q
properties of cancellous bones?
A
light, spongy, shock absorbent, resists and channels force from multiple directions
