Skeletal and Muscular Systems

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What do the muscular and skeletal systems provide to the body?

Back

They provide structure and movement to the body.

Front

What does the skeletal system NOT do?

Back

Excretes waste.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell.

Front

How many bones are in the adult human body?

Back

206.

Front

What do we call organs and tissues that perform the same function?

Back

Organ system.

Front

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Back

To provide support and protection for the body's organs.

Front

What are the two main types of muscles in the muscular system?

Back

Skeletal muscles and smooth muscles.

Front

What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

Ligaments connect bones to other bones.

Front

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones.

Front

What is the function of red blood cells produced by the skeletal system?

Back

To carry oxygen throughout the body.