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negative feedback loop
A feedback loop that causes a system to reverse the original stimulus
Diaphysis
shaft of a long bone
Epiphyses
proximal and distal ends of the bone
Metaphyses (long bone)
Narrow areas between diaphysis & Epiphysis
Periosteum
Tough, connective tissue sheath and its associated blood supply that surrounds the
bone surface
Endosteum
membranous lining of the hollow cavity of the bone
skeletal system functions
provides support, strength, protection, and mineral/fat storage; blood cells made in bone
marrow
Muscle system functions
movement/posture
circulation
, blood pressure
food movement
heat production
breathing
expelling of waste products
nervous system functions
sensory input, integration, motor output
endocrine system function
Secretes hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and
metabolism by body cells
osteocyte
a mature bone cell, formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has
secreted.
Osteoblasts
Bone building cells
osteoclast
Bone-destroying cells
Osteoprogenitor
bone stem cells
Chondrocytes
mature cartilage cells
Extensibility of Muscle Tissue
The ability to stretch, within limits, without being damaged