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the type of muscle found in the heart
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Cardiac muscle
the type of muscle found in the heart
Cartilage
"a flexible tissue that gives support and protection but is not rigid like bone"
Compact bone
the type of bone tissue that does not have open spaces
Connective tissue
"one of the four main types of tissue in the body; functions include support, protection, insulation, and nourishment"
Dermis
the layer of skin below the epidermis
Epidermis
"the outermost layer of the skin; also the outermost layer of cells covering roots, stems, leaves, and flower parts"
Epithelial tissue
"one of the four main types of tissue in the body; the tissue that covers and protects underlying tissue"
Extensor
a muscle that straightens part of the body
Flexor
a muscle that bends part of the body
Hair follicle
a small organ in the dermis layer of the skin that produces hair
Homeostasis
"the maintenance of a stable internal environment"
Integumentary system
a collection of organs that helps the body maintain a stable and healthy internal environment; the organs in this system include skin, hair, and nails
Joint
the place where two or more bones connect
Ligament
a strong band of tissue that connects bones to bones
Melanin
a darkening chemical in the skin that determines skin color
Muscle tissue
"one of the four main types of tissue in the body; contains cells that contract and relax to produce movement"
Muscular system
"a collection of organs whose primary function is movement; organs in this system include the muscles and the connective tissue that attaches them to bones"
Nervous tissue
"one of the four main types of tissue in the body; the tissue that sends electrical signals through the body"
Organ
a combination of two or more tissues that work together to perform a specific function in the body
Organ System
"a group of organs that works together to perform body functions"
Skeletal muscle
"the type of muscle that moves bones and helps protect inner organs"
Skeletal system
"a collection of organs whose primary function is to support and protect the body; the organs in this system include bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons"
Smooth muscle
"the type of muscle found in the blood vessels and the digestive tract"
Spongy bone
"a type of bone tissue that has many open spaces and contains marrow"
Sweat glands
small organs in the dermis layer of the skin that release sweat
Tendon
a tough connective tissue that connects skeletal muscles to bones
Tissue
"a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific job in the body"
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