integumentary system

Question 1

Functions of the integumentary system

Answer 1

protect, regulates temperature, be aware of surroindings

Question 2

layers of the skin

Answer 2

epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous

Question 3

Epidermis

Answer 3

keratin - hardens cells, waterproof

melanocytes - produce pigments

Question 4

dermis

Answer 4

collagen fibers that prevent tearing
elastic fibers that mantain tension
blood vessels that nourish skin
sensory receptors
connective tissue

Question 5

subcutaneous

Answer 5

Adipose tissue (insulation energy storage)

Question 6

Which are the accessory organs

Answer 6

nails, hair follicles, oil glands, sweat glands

Question 7

What is melanoma

Answer 7

Type of cancer from the melanocytes (pigment cells)

Question 8

What is vitiligo?

Answer 8

Autoimmune skin disease, destruction of melanocytes.

Question 9

Functions of bones

Answer 9

structure to the body, production of cells, protect organs, movement of body

Question 10

What is the diaphysis?

Answer 10

the long part of the long bone

Question 11

what is the epiphysis?

Answer 11

the ends of the long bone

Question 12

what is the periosteum?

Answer 12

the outside layer of the long bone

Question 13

which kind of muscle is in the diaphysis

Answer 13

compact bone

Question 14

which king of muscle is in the epiphysis

Answer 14

spongy bone

Question 15

what is articular cartilage

Answer 15

the last part of the bone where bone connects

Question 16

what is scoliosis

Answer 16

condition that causes the spine to curve to the side

Question 17

what is osteoporosis

Answer 17

loose of mass and minerals in bones loos of minerals so the bone gets weaker, more common in women, more probable to fractures

Question 18

what is a fracture

Answer 18

disorder of bones caused by stress in a bone

Question 19

Axial bones

Answer 19

skull, vertebral column, pelvis, sacrum, ribs, sternum

Question 20

which are the two main layers of the skin?

Answer 20

epidermis and dermis

Question 21

They are in charge of the contraction of the muscle

Answer 21

actin and myosin