Flashcards: Exam 2 Body Systems

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Where are blood cells produced in the skeletal system?

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Produces Blood Cells: In the soft, spongy tissue at the center of bones, called marrow.

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Functions of the Skeletal System

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Support, Movement, Protection, Shape, Produces blood cells, Stores and releases minerals.

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Joints

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Joints are points where two or more bones come together, allowing movement.

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Cartilage

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Cartilage is a thick, smooth, flexible connective tissue that covers the ends of bones in joints to prevent damage.

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Functions of the muscular system

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The muscular system helps in movement, support, protection, heat generation, and blood circulation.

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Three types of muscle tissue

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Cardiac muscle, skeletal muscle, and smooth muscle.

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Cardiac muscle characteristics

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Involuntary muscle found in the heart, responsible for pumping blood, does not tire, and can contract repeatedly.

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Skeletal muscle characteristics

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Voluntary muscle that attaches to bones, creates movement by contracting, and tires quickly.

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Smooth muscle characteristics

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Involuntary muscle that moves internal organs and blood vessels, reacts slowly, and tires slowly.

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Role of connective tissue in muscles

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Connective tissue pulls on bones to make them move and attaches muscles to bones or other structures.