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Integumentary System Flashcards

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Function: physical protection from environmental hazards

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Epidermis, nails, hair follicles

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Function: thermoregulation

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Exocrine glands, reticular layer

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Function: excretion

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Exocrine glands

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Function: synthesis and storage of lipid reserves

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Reticular layer

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5
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Function: Synthesis of vitamin D3

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Epidermis

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Function: provides sensory information

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Epidermis, reticular later

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Function: Coordinated immune response to pathogens and cancers in the skin

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Epidermis

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Simple squamous, specific location and function

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Location:
Alveoli of the lungs
Lining of the cornea
Kidney tubules
Mesothelia: lining of the central body cavities
Endothelia: lining of the blood vessels and heart

Function:
Secretion and absorption
Reduces friction
Controls permeability

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Simple cuboidal: function and location?

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Location:
Glands
Thyroid gland
Ducts
Kidney tubules

Function:
Secretion and absorption

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Simple columnar: location and function?

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Location:
Stomach lining
Intestines
Gallbladder 
Uterine tubes
Kidney tubules

Function:
Secretion and absorption
Protection

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Stratified squamous: location and function

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Location: 
Skin surface
Esophagus
Mouth
Rectum
Anus 
Vagina

Function:
Resists abrasion
Physical protection against abrasion, pathogens and chemicals

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Transitional epithelium: location and function

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Location:
Bladder
Uterine tubes
Renal pelvis

Function:
Ability to stretch and recoil

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Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium: location and function

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Location:
Trachea
Nasal cavity
Bronchi

Function:
Protection
Secretion
Cilia help trap and move debris

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Functions of epithelial tissue

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Physical protection
Sensation
Secretion
Control of permeability

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Five functions that living organisms have

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Responsiveness
Growth and differentiation
Reproduction
Movement
Metabolism and excretion
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16
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Axial skeleton includes

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Skull
Sternum
Ribs
Vertebrae
Sacrum
17
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Appendicular skeleton includes

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Supporting bones (scapula and clavicle)
Upper limb
Lower limb
Pelvis

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