Chapter 4: Organ System Terminology: Integumentary System Flashcards
1
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Integumentary system
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The covering of the body
2
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What does the Integumentary system do
A
its the bodies first line of defense, acts as a shield against disease and physical hazards. Also helps control body temp.
3
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What parts of the body are considered part of the Integumentary system
A
Skin, hair, nails, and breasts
4
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what is the skin composed of
A
epidermis and dermis
5
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this layer of skin is constantly discarding dead cells
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epidermis
6
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this layer of skin is made of of living cells and contains capillaries, nerves, and lymphatics. as well as sebaceous glands, sweat glands and hair.
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dermis
7
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adip
A
fat
8
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cutane
A
skin
9
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derma
A
skin
10
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hist
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tissue
11
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kerat
A
hard
12
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mast
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breast
13
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necr
A
death
14
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onych
A
nail
15
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lact
A
milk
