Chapter 4: Organ System and Physiology Flashcards
1
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What are the organ systems responsible for protection, support & movement?
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- Integumentary system
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
2
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Examples of integumentary systems in animals:
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- Skin
- Nails
- Hair
- Scales
- Fur and claws
- Hooves
- Shell
- Feathers and beaks
3
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Functions of Integumentary System
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- Protection - first physical barrier
- Regulation of body temperature
- Vitamin D synthesis - UVB to Vit D3
- Sensation - detection of stimuli
4
Q
organ + accessory structures; human integumentary system; made up of multiple layers
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Skin
5
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main integument of a majority of animals; largest organ
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Skin
6
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Three layers of the skin
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- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Hypodermis
7
Q
outer layer of the skin, made-up of keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium
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Epidermis
8
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thinnest on the eyelids; thickest on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
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Epidermis
9
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Structure of epidermis (parts):
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From outer to inner structure
1. Stratum
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