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What organ removes excess water from the large intestine?
colon
what type of muscle is found in the heart only?
cardiac
what connects bones to other bones?
legaments
what is the function of the skeletal system?
provide structure and support
which joint allown movemnent in almost alll directions?
ball and socket
what is hydrostatic skeleton?
a fluid fil cavity surrounded by muscles
what are the three types of muscles in the human body?
cardiac - skeletal - smooth
what kind of joint allown the knee to curve and stand?
hinge
which bone protects the brain?
skull
where does the most nutrient absorption take place?
small intestine
what processes move food through the digestive tract?
peristalsis
whatexactly does the excretory system control?
fluid levels in the body
what type of waste product does the respiratory system excrete?
water vapor
what is peristalsis?
waves of muscle contraction that move food through the digestive tract
what is the function of the large intestine?
absorption of water
which organ filter waste from the blood?
kidney
