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18 Cards in this Set
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Vertebrate |
Having a backbone |
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Invertebrate |
Not having a backbone |
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Main types of skeletons |
Endoskeleton (humans) Exoskeleton (insects) |
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Skeletal system is |
the framework of the body, consisting of bones and connective tissues; for protection and support for the body's tissues and internal organs |
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We have what type of skeleton? |
Endoskeleton |
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What body systems work with the skeleton for movement? |
Muscles, Circulatory, Nervous, Respiratory |
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Where are the red blood cells produced? |
Red bone marrow |
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What is the muscular system? |
body system that includes skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles for the purpose of movement, aid in digestion and keeps heart beating |
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What organ can be described as a smooth (visceral) muscle? |
Intestines and blood vessels |
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What type of cell carries oxygen throughout the body? |
Red Blood Cells |
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3 types of muscles are |
Smooth, Skeletal and Cardiac |
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This body system is the first line of defense and protects your body |
Integumentary System |
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Skeletal muscles are |
muscles that control movement |
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Cardiac muscles are |
muscles in the heart that pump blood and is an involuntary action |
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Smooth (visceral) muscles are |
muscles that aid in digestion, using the intestines, also involuntary action |
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Integumentary system is made up of what 3 parts?
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hair, skin and nails |
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Integumentary system is |
a body system that includes hair, skin and nails. The purpose is to protect the body from infection and water loss; sense the environment through touch, forms vitamin D, and regulates body temperature |
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What are the three layers of skin |
Epidermis, Dermis and Hypodermis |
