Human Body
What is the simplest unit of life?
cell
A group of similar cells working together for a specific functio
tissue
What is the longest bone in the body?
femur
What is a joint?
point where bones meet and allow it to move
What is tissue made of?
cells
Name the two sections of the human skeleton.
axial and appendicular
Hard, dense bone that surrounds spongy bone
compact bone
What are the two types of bones?
compact and spongy bone
What does a ligament do?
hold the bone together
What is the function of epithelial tissue?
Protection
1.cell
2.tissue
3.organs
4.organ system
5.organism
The part of the skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it
appendicular skeleton
What are the four categories of bones?
long, short, flat, irregular
Which joint moves bones up and down?
hinge joint
Which tissue allows movement and support?
muscle tissue
Describe homeostasis and give an example of when the human body is not in homeostasis.
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The part of the skeleton that includes the skull and spinal column
axial skeleton
What do you call the small bones the cover the spine?
Vertebrae
Which joint allows bones to rotate?
pivot
Which tissue binds tissue and organs together?
connective tissue
Give an example of an organ system in the human body including at least one major organ and the function of the system.
answers vary
Made of multiple tissues working together for a bodily function
organ
What movement do all joints do?
glide
Which joint allows bones to move in a circle?
ball and socket joint
Which tissue send signals and messages?
Nerve tissue