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Human Body Systems

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Osteology The study of bone
Bone Hard connective tissue that forms skeletal structure
Ligaments They hold bones together at the joints
Tendons They attach muscle to the bone
Cartilage Flexible connective tissue at ends of bone to cushion and protect (in between vertebrae) and it gives shape (nose and ears)
The four functions of the skeleton 1. Support – provides structural support for the entire body 2. Protection – surrounds soft tissue 3. Movement –skeletal muscle is attached to bone so it pulls on the bone when it contracts 4. Mineral homeostasis – stores calcium and phosphorus (min
How many bones do you have a birth? 300 bones
How many bones do you have at adulthood? 206 bones
Why do you have less bones at adulthood vs. at birth? Since bones fuse together creating bigger bones
Arthritis Pain and inflammation of the Joint
What are the two types of bone tissue? Compactbone and spongy bone
Periosteum Membrane that lines the surface of all bones
What are the two functions of the respiratory system? 1.To provide a constant supply of oxygen (O2) to keep your body cells functioning 2.To remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the body cells
What is the circulatory system like? The circulatory system is like our body's highway network as it moves important materials throughout our body
How many chambers do the pump of our body the heart have? Four chambers: Two upper atria Two lower ventricles
What are the 5 functions of the circulatory system? The circulatory system: 1.Pumps blood through heart 2.Moves through blood vessels 3.Carries oxygen and nutrients 4.Removes waste 5.Fights disease
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