ch. 4 & 5 Flashcards
- What is squamous epithelial? what’s it’s function?
A: flat, irregularly shaped cells. They line the heart, and blood and lymphatic vessels, body cavities, and alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs.
- Cells that are alike in size, shape, and function are called?
A: Tissues
- Collagen; where is it found in the tissues?
A: Fibours protein bone, cartilage, other collective tissue
- What holds bones together?
A: Ligaments
- What is the function of mucous?
A: Lubricates and protects the lining.
- What is the name of the membrane that covers the lungs?
A: Pleural membrane
- What is the name of the inflammation that covers the abdominal cavity?
A: Peritonitis
- what’s the name of the system that provides movement for the body?
A: muscular system
- What is primary repair?
A: primary repair- repair of epithelial tissue when no infection is present; new epithelial cells push themselves up toward the skin surface to repair the damage
- What vitamin is necessary for an antioxidant?
A: vitamin e
- What is the outer layer of the skin called?
A: Epidermis
- What is keratin? What does it do?
a protein that renders the skin dry and provides a waterproof covering, thus resisting evaporation and preventing excessive water loss.
- Where are nerve receptors found?
A: Dermis
- Where are keratinized cells found?
A: In the skin, hair and nails.
- What are the functions of sebaceous glands?
A: Sebaceous glands produce oil called sebum that moves up hair follicles to the surface of the skin, where the oil lubricates skin and hair.
