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.
- What tissue has the ability to react to stimuli?
A: nervous tissue
- What mucosa lines the stomach?
A: gastric mucosa
- What fluid prevents joints from rubbing together?
A: synovial fluid
- What lining protects the lungs?
A: pleural membrane
eschar
blacken skin
papillae
ridges in the epidermis
head lice
parasitic insects
stratum germinativum
melanocytes
hypoxia
nails bluish in color
herpes zoster
chickenpox
sebaceous gland
sebum
arrector pili muscle
gooseflesh
rosacea
chronic redness in the face
liver disease
white nails
