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24 Cards in this Set
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The ___ contains bones as well as other structures that connect and protect your bones and that support other functions in the body.
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Skeletal System
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Bones provide _____ for movements such as sitting and standing up
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support |
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Bones can move because they are attached to a ____
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Bones _____ the brain, spinal cord, heart, lungs and other internal organs
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protect |
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Another function of bones is to produce and _____ materials that your body needs |
store |
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The hard, outer portion of the bone is made of _____bone tissue
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compact |
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_____ bone tissue has small holes that make the bones less dense than compact bone
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Spongy |
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This inside of most bones contains a soft tissue called
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bone marrow |
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____ is a strong, flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones |
Cartilage |
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____ is a membrane that surrounds bones |
Periosteum |
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Periosteum ______ bones |
nourishes |
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A baby's _____ is made mostly of cartilage. As this grows the cartilage is gradually replaced by ____
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skeleton; bones |
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a _____ is where two or more bones meet.
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joint |
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Bones are connected to other bones by ___
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ligaments |
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_____ joints connect bones that do not move
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Immovable
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the bodies ___ joints allow for a wide range of motion |
movable |
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A broken bone is called a _____
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fracture |
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___ is a disease in which bones become irritated and inflamed such as when cartilage and joints is damaged or wears away
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arthritis |
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A common bone disease is ___ which causes bones to weaken and become brittle
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osteoporosis |
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One of the best ways to keep bones healthy is to ___
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exercise
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A balanced ____ keeps bones healthy.
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diet
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____ and Vitamin D are especially important for strong bones
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Calcium
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_________ is a an organisms ability to maintain a stable internal environment
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Homeostasis
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Because bones supply ____ to your nerves, muscles and heart, a healthy skeletal system is important in maintaining your body's homeostasis
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Calcium |
