West- E Health/Fitness Notes Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

West- E Health/Fitness Notes Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Joints are - the junctions of bones, i.e., the places where bones connect or meet with each other. Ligaments are - bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect the bones, forming joints. Tendons are - elastic connective tissues that connect the muscles to the bones Cartilage is - fibrous connective tissue that covers the surfaces of bones to keep them from rubbing against and damaging one another. autonomic nervous system - which works without our conscious control the voluntary nervous system - which we can control The sympathetic nervous system - stimulates the heartbeat as well as perspiration and vasoconstriction (the contraction of blood vessels) the parasympathetic nervous system - stimulates the muscular movements of the organs, as well as the secretions of the glands. 2Brittie Donald, All Rights Reserved © 2025 The small intestine performs most - of the digestive system's digestion and absorption the ileum, jejunum, and duodenum the large intestine - completes the digestion and absorption processes and transports wastes for elimination. include the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus. Endocrine glands - secrete internally, directly into the bloodstream and lymphatic system without using ducts. Exocrine glands - secrete externally to other b