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Skeletal and Muscle
Integumentary, Skeletal and Muscular systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cell | basic unit of all living things |
| tissue | collection of cells working together |
| organ | two or more tissues working together |
| epidermis | first layer of skin |
| dermis | second layer of skin |
| collagen | protein that makes skin and bones flexible |
| cartilage | flexible tissue found at the end of bones |
| joint | place where two bones meet |
| integumentary system | organ system that protects the body |
| skeletal system | organ system that give shape and support |
| muscular system | organ system that provides for movement and flexibility |
| musculoskeletal system | when the skeletal and muscular system are working together |
| homeostasis | when the body systems are all working together in balance |
| melanin | a chemical that gives hair and skin its color |
| tendon | connect your muscle to your bones |
| ligament | hold joints together |
| keratin | a protein that makes makes the skin, hair and nails tough |
| smooth muscle | muscle found in the digestive tract and in your blood vessel |
| cardiac muscle | muscle found only in your heart |
| skeletal muscle | muscle attached to the bones for movement and protection |