Body by Design Chapters 13-15 Flashcards
The ___s that extend into the body cavities are among the most important resistant factors.
intact skin and the mucous membrane
Once an ___ enters our body, the defense system starts to protect us through an immune response.
antigen
What parallels exist between the philosophies of Galen and modern evolutionary thinking?
The anatomical teachings of Galen were revered as infallible standards in medical schools, and his books were used as a guide to explaining the inward structures and functions of the human body, in spite of many errors. Darwinists, with their modern evolutionary thinking, often refuse to accept new explanations of human origins, favoring their established ideas, just like those who accepted Galen’s teachings without question.
Do the glands that secrete hormones need to be near the organs they control?
no
What purpose do the tonsils serve?
protect the throat and mouth against infectious diseases
___ technique of asepsis, along with hand washing, meant that most patients no longer suffered from new germs introduced during surgery.
Joseph’s Lister’s
Is the thyroid responsible for our fairly stable body temperature?
no
What is homeostasis? How does it relate to the idea of “wisdom in the inward parts”? Be sure to also provide an example of homeostasis.
Homeostasis is a condition of uniformity that results from the adjustment of living things to changes in their environment and that it keeps the body in balance. Tthe idea of “wisdom in the inward parts” in relation to homeostasis reflects how the body seems to have an intuitive integration of its diverse faculties.
Examples of homeostasis: the hypothalamus and its regulation of temperature, water and electrolyte balance in the kidneys, aldosterone and its regulation of sodium/potassium ion balance, pH balance, or acid-base balance.
___ are chemical messengers that enter the bloodstream and exert general control over many vital bodily activities.
Hormones
Explain how the skin’s dermis demonstrates its interwoven design.
The dermis consists mainly of protein collagen, which builds scar tissue to mend cuts and abrasions. Hair roots, muscles, nerve endings, sensory receptors, sweat glands, blood and lymph vessels all form the interlacing tapestry. The dermis nourishes the epidermis and is the most intricate layer, or tunic, of the integumentary skin.
Was connection between microorganisms and disease was well-known prior to Pasteur?
no
