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9 Cards in this Set
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How many Bones are there in your body?
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206
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Do you have the same number of bones now as you did when you were born?
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No, many bones fuse together as you grow. You start with over 300.
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What are the longest and smallest bones found in your body?
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The longest and strongest bone in your body is your femur and the smallest bones are in your ear (called the hammer, anvil and stirrup and all together they are about the size of a dime)
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True/False nearly half the bones in your body are found in your hands and feet
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True each hand has 27 bones each foot 26.
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Are bones considered alive or dead?
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Bones are composed of living tissue such as bones cells, fat cells and blood vessels as well as non-living materials such as water and minerals
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Can a bone repair itself?
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Yes – bones can repair themselves although casts, splints, pins etc… are often needed to ensure that they heal correctly
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What is the role of the skeleton?
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Structural Support
Protection of vital organs Movement in conjunction with muscles Growth centre for red blood cells and platelets Reservoir of minerals, it regulates levels of calcium and phosphate in the body |
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What elements can be found in bone?
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Phosphorous, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, fluorine, iron, chlorine.
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To what extent are bones made of water?
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About 50% water 50 organic and inorganic materials
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