Integumentary Flashcards

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Voluntary Muscles

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A muscle that is typically controlled by individual volition

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Involuntary Muscles

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muscles in the human body whose contraction is controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

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3
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Smooth Muscles

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a type of muscle that contracts without any voluntary control

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4
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Skeletal Muscles

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one of the three significant muscle tissues in the human body.

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5
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Cardiac Muscle

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makes up the thick middle layer of the heart

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6
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Epidermis

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The outer layer of the two main layers of the skin.

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Dermis

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The inner layer of the two main layers of the skin.

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8
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Hypodermis

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the bottom layer of skin in your body.

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9
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Joints

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the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement.

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10
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Chemical Digestion

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the process where complex molecules like proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are broken down into smaller pieces that your body can use.

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11
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Enzymes

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A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.

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12
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Saliva

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The watery fluid in the mouth made by the salivary glands.

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13
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Movable Joints

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the joints that are capable of moving in a variety of directions (allow mobility).

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Immovable Joints

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The two or more bones are in close contact, but no movement can occur

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15
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Bile

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A fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

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16
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Goosebumps

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an attempt to trap warm air next to your skin and let you hold on to your body heat.

17
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Tendons

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a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

18
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Cartilage

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A tough, flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to the nose, ears, larynx, and other parts of the body.