Set: Human Biology chapter 1

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Term Definition
Appendicular Skeleton The bones of the skeleton that function to allow movement, such as arms and leg bones.
Axial Skeleton The central part of the skeleton,which includes the cranium,the spinal cord,and the ribs.
Cardiac Muscle The muscle that makes up the heart
Cell The smallest unit that is able to perform the basic functions of life.
Organ System A group of organs that together perform a function that helps the body meet its needs for energy and materials.
Compact Bone The tough,outer layer of a bone.
Muscular System The muscles of the body that, together with the skeletal system,function to produce movement.
Organ A structure in a plant or animal that is made up of different tissues working together to perform a particular function.
Involuntary Muscles A muscle that moves without conscious control.
Skeletal Muscle A muscle that is attached to the skeleton.
Skeletal System The framework of bones that supports the body,protects internal organs,and anchors all the bodys movements
Smooth Muscle Muscle that performs involuntary movement and is found inside certain organs such as the stomach.
System A group of objects or phenomena that interact. A system can be as simple as a rope,a pulley,and a mass. It also can be as complex as the interaction of energy and matter in the four parts of the Earth system
Spongey Bone Strong lightweight tissue inside a bone.
Tissue a group of similar cells that are organized to do a specific job.
Voluntary muscle A muscle that can be moved at will.
Homeostasis The process by which an organism or cell maintains the internal conditions needed for health and functioning, regardless of outside conditions.

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Creator caquinn
Created October 27, 2008
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  1. Muscular System → The muscles of the body that, together with the skeletal system,function to produce movement. - 5 misses
  2. Appendicular Skeleton → The bones of the skeleton that function to allow movement, such as arms and leg bones. - 4 misses
  3. Spongey Bone → Strong lightweight tissue inside a bone. - 3 misses
  4. Compact Bone → The tough,outer layer of a bone. - 2 misses
  5. Skeletal Muscle → A muscle that is attached to the skeleton. - 2 misses
  6. Organ → A structure in a plant or animal that is made up of different tissues working together to perform a particular function. - 2 misses
  7. Skeletal System → The framework of bones that supports the body,protects internal organs,and anchors all the bodys movements - 2 misses