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voluntary muscles

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skeletal muscles that attach to bones

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involuntary muscles

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muscles in human body that contracts without any control

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smooth muscles

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a type of muscle muscles that contract without any control

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skelatal muscles

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a muscle connected to the skeleton

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cardiac muscle

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makes up thick layer of the heart

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epidermic

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the surface of skin overlying the dermis

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dermis

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the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis which forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.

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hypodermis

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Your hypodermis is the bottom layer of skin in your body. It has many functions, including insulating your body, protecting your body from harm, storing energy and connecting your skin to your muscles and bones.

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joints

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A joint is a point where two bones make contact. Joints can be classified either histologically on the dominant type of connective tissue functionally based on the amount of movement permitted. Histologically the three joints in the body are fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial

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chemical digestion

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What is chemical digestion? When it comes to digestion, chewing is only half the battle. As food travels from your mouth into your digestive system, it’s broken down by digestive enzymes that turn it into smaller nutrients that your body can easily absorb. This breakdown is known as chemical digestion

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enzymes

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Enzymes are proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies. They build some substances and break others down. All living things have enzymes. Our bodies naturally produce enzymes.

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saliva

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Saliva (commonly referred to as spit) is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth. In humans, saliva is around 99% water …

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movable joints

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The six types of freely movable joint include socket, saddle, hinge, condyloid, pivot and gliding.

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immovable joints

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The two or more bones are in close contact, but no movement can occur – for example, the bones of the skull. The joints of the skull are called sutures.

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bile

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a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.

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goosebumps

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a state of the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement, in which small bumps appear on the surface as the hairs become erect.

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tendons

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A tendon is a cord of strong, flexible tissue, similar to a rope

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cartilage

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firm, whitish, flexible connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It is more widespread in the infant skeleton, being replaced by bone during growth.