Skeletal System
How often do you essentially get a new skeleton?
7-10 years
Which type of muscle is found only in the heart?
cardiac
Which body system acts as a protective barrier for the body (skin)?
Integumentary System
The root word myo- means:
muscle
What is the name of the dense outer layer of bone?
Compact bone
Which type of muscle handles digestion and other involuntary functions?
Smooth
Which system is responsible for hormone production?
Endocrine System
The root word osteo- means:
bone
Which bone marrow type produces blood cells?
red
What attaches muscles to bones?
tendons
Which body system is involved in immunity?
Lymphatic System
The root cardio- means:
heart
What are osteoclasts responsible for?
breaking down old bone
When a muscle contracts, it becomes ________
shorter
Which body system eliminates waste from the body (besides the digestive system)?
Urinary System
The root hema- / hemo- means:
blood
What are the bone-building cells?
osteoblasts
nuclei
For a species to continue, individual animals must be able to _____________.
reproduce
The root Cyte- means:
cell