SkeletalSystem
What strong, flexible connective tissue cushions joints and supports the nose and ears?
Cartilage
Which type of muscle is attached to bones and causes body movement?
Skeletal muscle
What are the basic cells of the nervous system that transmit messages?
Neurons
What fibrous cord attaches muscle to bone?
Tendon
What condition involves progressive loss of bone tissue?
Osteoporosis
What is the process by which bones are formed, renewed, and repaired?
Ossification
Which muscle type lines internal organs and passageways?
Smooth muscle
What is the largest and most complex part of the brain?
The cerebrum
What mineral stored in bones is essential for strength and body processes?
Calcium
What injury occurs when a bone slips out of place?
Dislocation
Name one major function of the skeletal system.
Protects organs
What is the inflammation of a tendon called?
Tendinitis
Which part of the brain coordinates movement and balance?
The cerebellum
Which lobe of the brain controls voluntary movement and decision‑making?
Frontal lobe
What repetitive motion injury affects the wrist?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
What type of tissue connects one bone to another?
Ligaments
Name one way to care for your muscles.
Exercise, eat protein, practice good posture, or stretch before activity.
What system controls involuntary functions like digestion?
The autonomic nervous system
What part of a neuron receives messages?
Dendrites
One way to protect skeleton
Wear protective gear, practice good posture, avoid heavy backpacks, or do weight‑bearing exercise.
What condition involves a lateral curvature of the spine?
Scoliosis
What’s a hernia?
When an organ or tissue pushes through a weak area of muscle.
What disorder involves sudden episodes of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain?
Epilepsy
What is the function of bone marrow?
Produces red and white blood cells
What group of neurological disorders results from brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth?
Celebral palsy