muscular
What are the three types of muscle?
Cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle.
How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?
206 bones
Where does digestion begin?
the mouth
Which body system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients?
The digestive system.
Which type of muscle is found in the heart?
Cardiac muscle
What are the places where bones meet called?
joints
Which organ absorbs most nutrients from food?
the small intestine
What two structures connect muscles and bones to help movement happen?
Tendons connect muscles to bones, and ligaments connect bones to bones.
Which type of muscle is attached to bones and helps move the body?
Skeletal muscle
What connects bones to other bones?
ligaments
What does the liver produce to help digest fats?
bile
Which digestive organ reabsorbs water from the remaining material?
The large intestine.
How do muscles move bones?
Muscles contract and relax, transferring movement to bones through tendons.
What connects muscles to bones?
tendons
What do the villi in the small intestine do?
They increase surface area to help absorb more nutrients.
Name two diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system.
Any two of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, herniated disc, and fibromyalgia
Which type of muscle works automatically in internal organs such as the stomach and intestines?
Smooth muscle
What disease causes weak and brittle bones that can break easily?
Osteoporosis.
Name one digestive system diseases from the study guide.
Reflux disease, irritable bowel disorder, and celiac disease.
Name three ways to keep your digestive system healthy,
Any three of eating a balanced diet, drinking enough water, exercising regularly, washing hands before eating, avoiding contaminated food, or managing stress.