Chapter 19 The Human Flashcards
(21 cards)
Respiratory
Exchange of gases between the blood and air
Cardiovascular
Transports nutrients waste respiratory gases and other materials
Digestive
Breaks down and absorbs nutrients stores and removes
Urinary
Concentrates and removes liquid waste from blood
Lymphatic
Transports lymph helps fight
Intergumetary
Covers and protects body
Skeletal
Stores and removes breaks down
Muscular
Movement
Nervous
Controls body functions and activities
Endocrine
Controls internal body functions
Integumentary system
Acts as a barrier
Helps the body
Helps body temperature
Components
Skin Nerves Hair and hair follicles Glands Blood vessels
Skin
3 layers:
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Epidermis
Outer layer
Special cells called melanocytes
Melanocytes
Produces the melanin or pigment
( protects against uv rays )
In the epidermis
Dermis
Middle layer Contains blood vessels Thermoregulate removes waste and provides nutrition Sweat glands release waste Each hair was a muscle
Sebaceous gland
Secrets oil
In acne
Hypodermis
Lower layer
Contains large blood vessels and nerves
Acne
Build up of oil
Albinism
Genetic disorder
Melanoma
Skin cancer