Chapter 4: Body Organization and Integumentary System Flashcards
Tissue Definition
Apical Surface Definition
Basement Membrane Definition
Exocrine Definition
Endocrine Glands Definition
Loose Connective Tissue Definition
Dense Connective Tissue Definition
Chondrocytes Definition
Osteocyte Definition
Lacunae Definition
Fibroblasts Definition
Collagen Fibers Definition
Elastic Fibers Definition
Neurons Cells Definition
Neuroglial Cells Definition
Organ Definition
Organ System Definition
Diaphram Definition
Sebum Definition
Keratin Definition
Melanin Definition
Dermis Definition
Epidermis Definition
Hypdermis Definition
Homeostasis Definition
Sensor Definition
Control Center Definition
(such as the brain) that integrates the
information coming from all receptors and selects an
appropriate response
*hypothalamus, a region of the brain
Effector Definition
(such as a muscle or gland) that carries out
the response
*sweat glands, blood vessels in the skin,
as well as skeletal muscles
Receptor Definition
that detects a change in the internal or
external environment
*thermoreceptors
What are the accessory organs of the skin?
*Nails
*Hair Follicles
*Sweat Glands
*Sebacceous Glands