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Flashcards by Tom Mitchell, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Tom Mitchell
over 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What allows bones to move? | Joints |
| What is the main type of joint? (e.g. the Knee) | Synovial joints |
| What joins bones to other bones? | Ligaments |
| What are two features of a ligament? | High tensile strength (don't snap easily) Fairly elastic |
| What joins bones to muscles? | Tendons |
| What stops bones from rubbing together? | Cartilage |
| What is another other use of cartilage? | Can be used as a shock absorber |
| What lubricates the joints? | Synovial fluid |
| What releases synovial fluid? | Synovial membrane |
| What is the use of the circulatory system? | Transportation. Supplies cells with oxygen and glucose Gets rid of waste materials like carbon dioxide |
| What is the heart's use? | A pump |
| What type of circulatory system do humans have? | Double Circulatory System |
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