Integumentary and Skeletal Systems

a group of similar cells performing a specific function

• tissue

• organ

• joints

• ligaments

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composed of several kinds of tissue that work together to perform a specific job

• tissue

• organ

• joints

• ligaments

What are the functions of the skeletal system?

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• provides shape and support for your muscles

• protects internal organs

• makes red blood cells in the bone marrow

• stores calcium and other minerals

What are the functions of the integumentary system?

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• protects the body from the outside world

• helps to maintain body temperature

• helps to gather information for the nervous system

• produces vitamin D

What is included in the integumentary system?

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• skin

• hair

• nails

• bones

The humerus, the bone in the upper arm of a human, is directly connected to other bones in the arm by

• cartilage

• tendons

• extensors

• ligaments

One function of the human endoskeleton is to

• transmit impulses

• produce blood cells

• produce lactic acid

• store nitrogenous wastes

Which two structures are directly involved in locomotion in humans?

• visceral muscle and fibrous tendons

• smooth muscle and ligaments

• skeletal muscle and bones

• cardiac muscle and immovable joints

The connective tissue that cushions the vertebrae and provides flexibility to joints is known as

• tendon

• muscle

• cartilage

• bone

Elastic fibers that connect the ends of bones at movable joints are known as

• tendons

• nervous tissue

• vascular tissue

• ligaments