Anatomy & Physiology Intro

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

The study of the body’s structure

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

The study of the body’s function

Question 3

Anatomical Planes

Answer 3

Sagittal(Left) or Lateral(Right) (Vertical Center of body)

Axial or Transverse (Horizontal Center of body)

Question 4

Integumentary System Main Organs

Answer 4

Skin, Hair, Nails, and Exocrine Glands.

Question 5

Function #1 (protection)

Answer 5

Skin protects body from basic elements (water, wind, & UV light)

Question 6

Function #2 (sensory)

Answer 6

Your skin can sense change in environment and contains special nerves that sense pain, touch & surface temperature.

Question 7

Function #3 (thermoregulation)

Answer 7

A sympathetic nervous system that monitors temperature and activates appropriate responses.

Question 8

Function #4 (vitamin D synthesis)

Answer 8

A synthetic nerve within the epidermal layer of skin that absorbs calcium and phosphorous; too much or too little sun exposure will result in critical harm.

Question 9

Skin

Answer 9

Epidermis, Dermis, & Hypodermis

Question 10

Epidermis

Answer 10

First layer of skin; waterproof protective barrier and gives skin tone.

Question 11

Dermis

Answer 11

Plays a critical in healing wounds, a protective layer for the hypodermis, & provides nourishment for the epidermis.

Question 12

Hypodermis

Answer 12

cushions your body, stores fat, & keeps your body attached to your bones and cartilage.

Question 13

Keratin

Answer 13

Critical to strengthening and repairing damaged hairs, nails, & skin.

Question 14

Keratinocyte

Answer 14

Important for providing skin structure and functioning the immune system.

Question 15

Stratum Basale

Answer 15

One of the most important layers of the skin because it’s the only place where cell can germinate (divide via mitosis).