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unit 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Osteocyte | a mature bone cell that maintains bone tissue |
| Ligament | Tissue that connects the bone to bone and stabilizes joints. |
| tendon | tissue that attaches muscle to bone |
| Synovial joint | Freely moving joint containing synovial fluid. |
| Periosteum | membrane covering the outer surface of bones. |
| Neuron | A nerve that transmits electrical signals |
| Axon | neuron that carries impulses away from the body |
| Dendrite | branches of a neuron that receive signals |
| Cerebellum | region of brain responsible balance and coordination |
| Ganglion | cluster of nerve cell bodies outside the CNS |
| Retina | light sensitive tissue at back of the eye |
| Cornea | Clear part of eye that focuses light |
| Cochlea | inner ear responsible for hearing |
| Olfactory receptor | sensor for smells |
| Taste bud | receptor for taste |