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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the integumentary system?

A

External covering of the body (skin)

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2
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What is the first basic function of skin?

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Waterproofs the body.

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3
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Second function of skin?

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Acts as a pain receptor.

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4
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Third function of skin?

A

Cushions and protects the internal organs.

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5
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Fourth function of skin?

A

Regulates body temperature.

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6
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What does the skeletal system consist of?

A

Bones, cartilage, ligaments, and joints.

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7
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3 major types of muscles?

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Smooth, cardiac, skeletal.

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8
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What is the function of the muscular system?

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To contract or shorten?

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9
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What happens when muscles contract?

A

Movement occurs

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10
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What is the first function of skeleton?

A

Supports the body.

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2nd function of skeleton?

A

Protects internal organs.

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12
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3rd function of skeleton?

A

Provides a framework for muscles to attach to

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13
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4th function of skeleton?

A

Protects internal organs

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14
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5th function of skeleton?

A

Produces red blood cells

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15
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6th function of skeletal?

A

Stores and releases minerals

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16
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What are the major structures of the nervous system?

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Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptor

17
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What is the function of sensory receptors?

A

Detect internal and external changes

18
Q

What is the second function of sensory receptors?

A

Send signals to the cns so body may react accordingly

19
Q

What are some structures of the endocrine system?

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Pituitary gland, parathyroid gland, adrenal gland, thymus gland, pancreas, testes, ovaries

20
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What is the function of the endocrine system?

A

Glands produce hormones that are released into the blood and affect other organs.

21
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How is the endocrine system similiar to the ns?

A

Controls body activities, but much slower.

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