6th - Intro to Human Body Vocab Flashcard, Part 2

Front

Condition maintaining stable internal environment despite external changes

Back

Homeostasis

Front

Body's reaction to threatening or uncomfortable events

Back

Stress

Front

26 small bones that make up the backbone

Back

Vertebrae

Front

Holds bones together in moveable joints

Back

Ligaments

Front

Hard, dense bone tissue; contains minerals for strength.

Back

Compact bone

Front

Lightweight, strong bone tissue with small spaces, found inside compact bone.

Back

Spongy bone

Front

Soft connective tissue in spongy bone that produces most blood cells

Back

Red bone marrow

Front

Soft connective tissue in bone that stores fat

Back

Yellow bone marrow

Front

Connective tissue more flexible than bone, protects bone ends.

Back

Cartilage

Front

Condition where bones weaken and break easily

Back

Osteoporosis