Packet Flashcards

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What is a Sudoriferous gland?

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A gland that secretes sweat for temperature regulation.

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What is the structure name for the base of the hair strand?

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Root/bulb

It is a white bundle of keratin & protein.

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What is the epidermis?

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The uppermost layer of the skin which is avascular.

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What is the dermis?

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The true skin, contains the appendages.

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What is the subcutaneous layer?

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The most inferior layer of skin; anchors to the tissues beneath.

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What is the stratum corneum?

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The superficial layer of epidermis characterized by dead cells.

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7
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What is the stratum germinativum?

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The layer of epidermis that houses melanin and regenerates new cells.

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What is the Arrector pili?

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A muscle that attaches to hair follicles.

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9
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What is adipose tissue?

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Fat cells that act as a cushion & provide thermal protection.

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10
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What is a Sebaceous gland?

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A gland that secretes sebum to lubricate skin & hair.

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What is another name for the cutaneous membrane?

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Skin.

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13
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What is the ability to propel the cell?

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Movement

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14
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What is the term for responding to stimuli?

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Irritability

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15
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What process involves taking in and distributing nutrients?

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Digestion

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16
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What is the process of putting nutrients to use?

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Metabolism

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17
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What is the term for removing wastes?

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Excretion

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What process involves the transport of oxygen, nutrients, and wastes?

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Circulation

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19
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What is the process of gas exchange?

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Respiratory

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20
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What is the term for mitosis?

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Reproductive

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21
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Four elements that make up our cells

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Hydrogen nitrogen oxygen carbon

22
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Which type of tissue includes bone blood and fat

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Connective tissue

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Which tissues primary function is protection

24
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Which membrane is considered to be sterile

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Serous membrane

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Where is the mucous membranes located
Outside the organ structures
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Parietal peritoneum
Lines internal organs
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Visceral
Covers/coats internal organs
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Which tissue is most abundant in our body
Connective tissue
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Three types of muscle tissue
Smooth, cardiac, skeletal
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Thoracic cavity
Chest area
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Cranial cavity
Head
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Sebaceous gland
Secrete lubricate skin and hair
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Sudoriferous glands
Sweat glands, temp regulation
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Three layers of skin
Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous
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Top layer of epidermis
Corneum
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Bottom layer of epidermis
Germinativum
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Pigment of skin
Melanin
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Cutaneous membrane is derived from which of the four types of tissue
Epithelial tissue
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E In thingy
Endocrine
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S in thingy
Skeletal
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I in thingy
Integumentary
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C in thingy
Cardiovascular
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N in thingy
Nervous
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Sub/hypo
Under,below
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Epi
Above,upon
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Dermis
Skin
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Cutaneous
Skin
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Nerve endings
Sensory receptors, direct pain, heat, temp, pressure, touch
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