B5 - OCR Exam board - Flashcards in GCSE Biology

What are the types of skeletons?

Internal and External

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What are the advantages of an internal skeleton?

Flexible. Grows with the body. Allows easy attachment of muscles. Internal framework for the body.

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What are cartilage and bone? and what do they contain?

Living tissue. Containing living cells.

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Why can cartilage and bone get infected by viruses and bacteria? and how can they repair themselves?

Because they are living tissue, but they grow and repair themselves.

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What are the advantages of an internal skeleton?

Flexible. Grows with the body. Allows easy attachment of muscles. Internal framework for the body.

What are cartilage and bone? and what do they contain?

Why can cartilage and bone get infected by viruses and bacteria? and how can they repair themselves?

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