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Biology Chapter 36 Vocab
For 9th grade biology, these are the toughest words in Chapter 36
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Biology
9th Grade
03/30/2023

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Periosteum
Definition
tough layer of connective tissue surrounding bone
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Bone Marrow
Definition
soft tissue within bone cavity
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Bone Marrow
Definition
soft tissue within bone cavity
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Ossification
Definition
the process of replacing cartilage with bone; beings about 7 months before birth
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Joint
Definition
the place where one bone attaches to another; they permit bones to move without damage
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Ligaments
Definition
type of connective tissue that holds bones together in a joint
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Myosin
Definition
protein of thick filaments
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Actin
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protein of thin filaments
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Sarcomere
Definition
units of filaments in a fiber
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Neuromuscular Junction
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the point of contact between a motor neuron and a skeletal muscle cell
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Acetylcholine
Definition
a molecule that diffuses to the muscle fiber causing an impulse
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Tendons
Definition
Skeletal muscles attached to bones
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Epidermis
Definition
outer layer of the skin
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Melanin
Definition
dark brown pigment that protects us from the sun
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Dermis
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innermost layer of the skin; contains blood vessels, nerve endings, etc.
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keratin
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a tough fibrous protein that hair and nails are made out of
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Hair Follicles
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tubelike pockets of epidermal cells
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