Muscular & Skeletal Systems

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What is the main function of the muscular system?

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The main function of the muscular system is to facilitate movement of the body and maintain posture.

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What are the three types of muscle tissue?

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The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle.

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What is skeletal muscle tissue?

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Skeletal muscle tissue is a type of muscle that is striated, voluntary, and attached to bones, allowing for movement.

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What is smooth muscle tissue?

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Smooth muscle tissue is a type of muscle that is non-striated, involuntary, and found in hollow organs like the stomach and blood vessels.

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What is cardiac muscle tissue?

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Cardiac muscle tissue is a type of muscle that is striated, involuntary, and found only in the heart.

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What is the role of the skeletal system?

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The skeletal system provides support, protects internal organs, allows movement, stores minerals, and produces blood cells.

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What is a joint?

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A joint is a connection between two bones that allows for movement and flexibility.

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What is a hinge joint?

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A hinge joint is a type of joint that allows movement in one direction, like the elbow and knee.

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What is a ball-and-socket joint?

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A ball-and-socket joint is a joint that allows for rotational movement in multiple directions, like the shoulder and hip.

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What is a gliding joint?

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A gliding joint is a joint that allows bones to slide past each other, providing flexibility, like in the wrists and ankles.