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function Flashcards

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1
Q

6 functions intergumentary system

A
protection
thermoregulation
Vit D production
sensation
absorption
excretion
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5 ways skin protects us

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physical barrier
sebum anti-microbial
sweat - contains lysozyme
desquamation removes microbes
nerve sensors induce protective reflexes
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3
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2 control centres for body temp are

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hypothalamus

vasomotor centre of medulla oblongata

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4
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what controls sweat glands/BVs to regulate body temp

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ANS

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5
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other heat producing organs are

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liver
muscles
digestive tract

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6
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heat loss also via

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respiration

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7
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heat maintenance via which tissue

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adipose - insulation

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8
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what is a pyrogen

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fever-inducing substance

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9
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normal body temp

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36.7 C

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10
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hypothermia

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rectal temp below 35 - death @ 25C

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11
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hyperthermia

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above 37.5, death @44C

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12
Q

how is vit C synthesized

A

UV light activates Vit D precursor in skin

kidneys turn precursor to CALCITRIOL

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13
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effect of calcitriol on body

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acts as hormone
increases uptake of calcium and phophorous in blood
supports bone density

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14
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vit D stored in

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liver

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15
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skin absorbs

A
lipid-soluble molecules
Vits A, D, E, K
meds - corticostaeroids
O2, CO2
toxins
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16
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skin excretes

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salt
water
urea
ammonia