integumentary system Flashcards
1
Q
derm/o, dermat/o
A
skin
2
Q
kerat/o
A
hard, hone shaped tissue
3
Q
xer/o
A
dry
4
Q
xanth/o
A
yellow
5
Q
erythr/o
A
red
6
Q
pedicul/o
A
lice
7
Q
onych/o
A
nail
8
Q
myc/o
A
fungus
9
Q
pil/o
A
hair
10
Q
lip/o
A
fat
11
Q
rhytid/o
A
wrinkle
12
Q
albin/o
A
white
13
Q
what are the 4 functions of the integumentary system?
A
- protection
- body temperature maintenance
- excretion
- perception of/detecting stimuli
14
Q
how does the skin give protection?
A
skin is a physical barrier against ultraviolet rays, pathogens, physical damage
15
Q
how does the skin maintain homeostasis?
A
by the excretion of sweat, or perspiration, by sweat glands
16
Q
what is sweat made of?
A
water, salt, organic compounds
17
Q
what are organic compounds?
A
the chemical compounds that make up living things
18
Q
how can the skin detect changes in the environment?
A
nerve endings & receptors go through the skin to detect changes in pressure, pain, temperature, and touch
