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Muscles Bones Joints Adam
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Science
6th Grade
11/02/2009

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The backbone or spinal column.
Definition
A " pathway for messages between the brain and the body " is protected by what?
Term
The Pancreas
Definition

Which of these internal organs does the rib cage not shelter?

- Lungs - Heart

- Pancreas - Liver

Term
All of our weight [ 4/4 ]
Definition

Although they are very light, how much of our weight can our bones support?

- 1/4 - 2/4 - 3/4 - 4/4

Term
306 bones
Definition

How many bones does our body have?

- 106? - 206?

- 306? - 406?

Term
Twenty years.
Definition
How many years does it take for Ossification to be comnplete?
Term
Trick question! Your bones never stop growing and building!
Definition
When do your bones stop building?
Term
If you said osteoblasts, osteocytes, or osteoclasts you are right!
Definition
Name 1 of the 3 types of cells that a bone contains.
Term
Your kneecap!
Definition
The patella is just a fancy term for what?
Term
Soft.
Definition

Which word below best descrides the marrow of a bone?

- Soft - Hard

Term
White blood cells.
Definition
Which colour blood cell helps the body fight infection? Red or white?
Term
If you said compact bone or cancellous bone you are correct!
Definition
Name one of the two bone that bones are made up of.
Term
Ligaments.
Definition
Bones are fastened to other bones by what?
Term
Cartilage.
Definition
What protects bones from rubbing against eachother?
Term
More than 650.
Definition

How many muscles does the human body have?

- 450 -550 -650 - More than 650

Term
One half of your body weight. [ 2/4 ]
Definition

Muscles make up what fraction of your body weight?

- 1/4 - 2/4 - 3/4 - 4/4

Term
Tendons.
Definition
Muscles are connected to bones by what?
Term
If you said Cardiac muscle, Smooth Involuntary muscle, or Skeletal muscle you are correct!
Definition
Name one of the three types of muscles in your body.
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