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Skeletal/ Muscular
week 6 science vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell | the basic unit of structure and function in a living thing |
| tissue | a group of similar cells that perform the same function |
| muscle tissue | makes parts of your body move by contracting |
| nervous tissue | carries electrical messages back and forth between the body |
| connective tissue | provides support for your body and connects all its parts |
| epithelial tissue | covers the surfaces of your body, inside and out |
| organ | a structure that is composed of different kinds of tissue |
| organ system | a group of organs that work together to perform a major function |
| joint | a place in the body where 2 bones come together |
| involuntary muscles | muscles that are not under your conscious control (heart beating) |
| voluntary muscles | muscles that are under conscious control |
| skeletal muscle | provide the force that moves your bones |