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how do the muscular and skeletal systems interact?
The bones of the skeletal system serve to protect the body's organs, support the weight of the body, and give the body shape. The muscles of the muscular system attach to these bones, pulling on them to allow for movement of the body.
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What is vital capacity?
the greatest volume of air that can be expelled from the lungs after taking the deepest possible breath.
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What is tidal volume?
the amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each respiratory cycle. It measures around 500 mL in an average healthy adult male and approximately 400 mL in a healthy female.
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What are the main functions of the cardiovascular system?
Circulates OXYGEN and removes Carbon Dioxide.
Provides cells with NUTRIENTS.
Removes the waste products of metabolism to the excretory organs for disposal.
Protects the body against disease and infection.
Clotting stops bleeding after injury.
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What is stroke volume?
the amount of blood pumped out of the ventricles every time they contract.
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How do alveoli enable gas exchange?
The walls of the alveoli share a membrane with the capillaries. That's how close they are. This lets oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse, or move freely, between the respiratory system and the bloodstream. Oxygen molecules attach to red blood cells, which t
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what is the function of short bones?
provide stability to the wrist and ankle joints and also help facilitate some movements.
carpal bones of the hands that allow movement of the wrist, and the tarsal bones of the feet that allow movement of the ankle.
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What is the function of short bones?
Long bones are hard, dense bones that provide strength, structure, and mobility. The thigh bone (femur) is a long bone. A long bone has a shaft and two ends. Some bones in the fingers are classified as long bones, even though they are short in length.
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