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| What is the system of bones and cartilage that helps to support and protect the body? |
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| What are the bones that make up the backbone? |
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What is the tough, flexible connective tissue? |
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| What are 2 types of skeletons? |
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| What type of skeleton is on the OUTSIDE of the body? |
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exoskeleton ex: lobsters, insects |
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| What type of skeleton is on the INSIDE of the body? |
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endoskeleton ex: humans, bears, dogs |
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| What are the jobs of the skeletal system? |
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gives shape and support works with muscles to move the body protect organs make blood cells (RBC) stores minerals (calcium)
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What is the clavicle? What is its job? |
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| collar bone - supports the shoulder and arm bones |
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What is the sternum? What is its job? |
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| breast bone - protects the heart and supports the rib cage |
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What is the cranium? What is its job? |
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| skull - protects the brain |
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What is the vertebrae? What is its job? |
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| backbones - supports the body and protects the spinal cord |
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see page 311 of your Life Science textbook |
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| What parts of you body are made of cartilage? |
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tip of your nose ears all your bones BEFORE you were born
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