1.1 Overview of Physiology and Major Systems Part 2 Flashcards
What is the hypodermis mostly made of?
fat cells
What is the purpose of the hypodermis?
anchor the dermis to a layer of fat cells
What are adipocytes?
fat cells
What is the function of adipocytes?
insulation and regulation of body temperature
What is the purpose of the skin?
form the external body covering, protect deeper tissue from injury, protect organs from extreme temperature changes
What is the purpose of the integumentary system?
produce vitamin D and contains pain and pressure receptors
Where are sweat glands and oil glands located?
integumentary system
What is the purpose of the skeletal system?
serves as the framework for the muscular system, protects organs, and houses blood cells and minerals
What is the purpose of the muscular system?
allows for movement of the body
What is the purpose of the nervous system?
provides internal communication amount the cells of the body using electrical impulses
What is the purpose of the digestive system?
breaks down food into small molecules that supply the body with nutrients
What is the function of the endocrine system?
made up of glands that make hormones, regulate the reproductive system, and regulates metabolism
What is the definition of metabolism?
all the chemical reactions that take place in the body that enable us to function
What is the definition of catabolism?
breakdown of substances into their simpler building blocks
What is the definition of anabolism?
synthesizing of more complex structures from simpler ones
