Science- Chapter 15 Flashcards
What is a tendon?
connective tissue that connects bone and muscle
What is marrow?
Material in bones that make blood cells
What is an organ?
Two or more tissues that work together
Which body systems allow you to move?
Muscular and skeletal systems
What is a tissue?
Two or more cells that work together.
What type of muscle makes up your heart?
Cardiac
What is compact bone?
Rigid and dense bones
What is spongy bone?
Bone tissue that has many open spaces
What is a ball-and-socket joint?
A joint that allows your arm to move freely in all directions
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a stable internal environment.
What is the urinary system?
The system that takes waste out of blood.
What is the endocrine system?
The system that sends chemical messages.
What is the cardiovascular system?
The blood vessels, blood and heart.
What is the digestive system?
The system that breaks down food.
What is a joint?
A place where two or more bones meet.
What is stored in bones?
Fat and minerals
What disease causes bones to break easily?
Osteoporosis
What is a strain?
When a muscle is overstretched or torn.
