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science chap 2
Term | Definition |
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pores | openings in the skin through which perspiration exits the body |
muscle tissue | type of tissue that is able to contrat |
tendon | stron connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone |
marrow | fills spaces in bone, soft connective tissue |
joint | place in the body where two bones come together |
melanin | a function of blank that gives skin its color |
carciac muscles | muscles that are found only in the heart |
homeostasis | processs that causes the body internal enviorment to stay the same regardless of chnges on the outside |
cancer | a disease that make cells divide uncontrollably |
dermis | lower layer of skin |
ligiments | strong connective tissue that holds the bones together in movalbe joints |
sketal | type of muscle that controls actions such as smiling |
cells | basic unit of structure and function in living thigs |
acne | bacterial infection of the skin that occurs when oil glands becomem clogged |
vertebrae | another name for the 26 small bones that make up the backbone |
less | adult skelton hos blank cartililage then a child's sketlon |
provides shape and support, enables you to move, protects yur internal organs, produces blood cells, and stores fat for energy | list the 5 major fumctions of the skeleton |
movable and immoveable ball - and- soket = shoulder gliding=wrist pivot=neck | what are the 2 types f joints and 3 examples f each |
a child | which skelton has more cartlige children or adults |
your 6 sences upgrade and you start sweating | how does your body maintain homeostatasis |
osterperos | when your bones get brittle |
how to prevent osterperosis | eating healthy espically dark greens |
it help so protect our skin against water and also keeps our skin moist | 2 reason why we have oil glanfs |