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Bones, Muscles, and Cardiovascular

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resistance exercise   exercise that works against weight and builds skeletal muscle  
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red blood cells   cells within the blood that carry oxygen  
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white blood cells   cells in blood that kill pathogens (invaders).  
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blood pressure   the force exerted on the inside walls of blood vessels when the heart beats  
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differentiation   the process of cells changing to take on specific functions in the body  
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ligament   connective tissue that attaches bones to other bones  
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tendon   connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones  
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flexor   a muscle that bends part of the body when it contracts  
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extensor   a muscle that straightens part of the body when it contracts  
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marrow   The material inside bones where blood cells are made  
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ball-and-socket joint   a joint found in the shoulder and hip that allows movement in many directions  
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sliding joint   a joint, found in the wrist, ankle, and spine, that allows short movement  
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hinge joint   a joint, found in the elbow and knee, that allows movement in two directions.  
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smooth muscle   muscle type found in the digestive system and blood vessels  
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cardiac muscle   muscle type found in the heart  
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skeletal muscle   muscle type attached to bones that allows movement to occur  
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atrium   one of the top two chambers of the heart  
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ventricle   one of the two bottom chambers of the heart  
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systemic circulation   circulation of blood between the heart and the body  
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pulmonary circulation   circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs  
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valve   a trap door in the heart and veins that prevents blood from flowing backward in the cardiovascular system  
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vein   a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart  
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artery   a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart  
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capillary   a tiny blood vessel that allows the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste between blood cells and the cells of the body  
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alveolus   an air sac in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged  
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