Unit 2 Test Review Hon

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What protects the heart in the human body?

Back

The rib cage protects the heart.

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What is the main function of osteoclasts?

Back

Osteoclasts absorb bone tissue.

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What type of joint is the shoulder joint?

Back

The shoulder joint is an example of a ball and socket joint.

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Where does cartilage remain in the human body?

Back

Cartilage remains only in the articular cartilage and epiphyseal plates.

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How many bones are there in the adult human skeleton?

Back

There are 206 bones in the adult human skeleton.

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What is the function of osteoblasts?

Back

Osteoblasts are responsible for building new bone.

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What is the role of cartilage in joints?

Back

Cartilage provides cushioning and reduces friction between bones in joints.

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What is the difference between ligaments and tendons?

Back

Ligaments connect bones to other bones, while tendons connect muscles to bones.

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What is the axial skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is the appendicular skeleton?

Back

The appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.