Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Module 11
Apologia General Science Module 11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| axial skeleton | the portion of the skeleton that supports and protects the head, neck, and trunk |
| appendicular skeleton | the portion of the skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it |
| exoskeleton | a body covering, typically made of chitin, that provides support and protection |
| symbiosis | a close relationship between tow or more species where at least one benefits |
| bone marrow | a substance inside your bones that actually produces the cells in your body |
| smooth muscles | these control the movements necessary for your body's internal organs and blood vessels to function |
| cardiac muscle | found only in heart, this muscle controls how the blood is pumped throughout your body |
| bone matrix | bones consist of cells surrounded by a substance made up of collagen and minerals |
| collagen | flexible, thread-like substance that belongs to a class of chemicals called proteins |
| medullary cavity | contains bone marrow and blood vessels |
| endoskeleton | sum total of all bones in the body |
| vertebral column | the most important part of the endoskeleton, often called the backbone |
| voluntary muscles | an important feature of skeletal muscles; you can control your muscles by thinking about it. |
| epidermis | outer layer of skin |
| dermis | inner layer of skin |
| organism that breathes with its skin | amphibian |
Created by:
holcomb
Popular Science sets