The Human Body Flashcards
What does bone marrow produce?
Bone marrow produces blood cells.
What are skeletal muscles?
Skeletal muscles are muscles that move your bones. They are voluntary muscles.
What are smooth muscles?
Smooth muscles are muscles that control the movements necessary for the body’s internal organs and blood vessels to function. They are involuntary muscles.
What is the cardiac muscle?
The cardiac muscle is a kind of muscle found only in the heart. It controls how blood is pumped through the body.
What is keratinization?
Keratinization is the process of skin cells hardening to form hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin.
What is a tendon?
A tendon is connective tissue that attaches the skeletal muscles to the skeleton.
What is cartilage?
Cartilage is a tough, flexible substance that allows bones in a joint to rub against each other without damage.
What does synovial fluid do?
Synovial fluid lubricates the joints.
What are involuntary muscles?
Involuntary muscles are muscles that move without conscience thought.
What is the epidermis?
The epidermis is the outer layer of skin.
What is the dermis?
The dermis is the layer of skin below the epidermis.
What is the hypodermis?
The hypodermis is the layer below the dermis composed mostly of fat. It is not technically considered part of the skin.
What does the larynx contain?
The larynx contains the vocal cords.
