integumentary system Flashcards

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derm/o, dermat/o

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skin

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kerat/o

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hard, hone shaped tissue

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xer/o

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dry

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xanth/o

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yellow

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erythr/o

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red

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pedicul/o

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lice

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onych/o

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nail

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myc/o

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fungus

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pil/o

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hair

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lip/o

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fat

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rhytid/o

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wrinkle

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albin/o

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white

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13
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what are the 4 functions of the integumentary system?

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  1. protection
  2. body temperature maintenance
  3. excretion
  4. perception of/detecting stimuli
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14
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how does the skin give protection?

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skin is a physical barrier against ultraviolet rays, pathogens, physical damage

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how does the skin maintain homeostasis?

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by the excretion of sweat, or perspiration, by sweat glands

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16
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what is sweat made of?

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water, salt, organic compounds

17
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what are organic compounds?

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the chemical compounds that make up living things

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how can the skin detect changes in the environment?

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nerve endings & receptors go through the skin to detect changes in pressure, pain, temperature, and touch