Biophysics

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The cranium and ribs protect the brain and vital organs in the chest.
PROTECTION
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Gives shape to the body and makes you tall or short.
SHAPE
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Holds your vital organs in place when playing sport. The vertebral column holds the body upright.
SUPPORT
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Muscles are attached to bones, which are jointed. When the muscles contract the bones move.
MOVEMENT
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Red blood cells (to carry oxygen) and white blood cells (to protect against infection) are produced in the bone marrow of some bones.
BLOOD PRODUCTION
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When one muscle contracts the other muscle relaxes.
ANTAGONISTIC MUSCLES
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Something that moves about a fixed position that we call a pivot.
LEVER
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When you apply a force on a lever you are causing a turning action.
MOMENT
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Gives shape to the body and makes you tall or short.

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SHAPE

Card 3

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Holds your vital organs in place when playing sport. The vertebral column holds the body upright.

Back

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Card 4

Front

Muscles are attached to bones, which are jointed. When the muscles contract the bones move.

Back

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Card 5

Front

Red blood cells (to carry oxygen) and white blood cells (to protect against infection) are produced in the bone marrow of some bones.

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