Integumentary System Review Flashcards
what is the epidermis made of?
epithelial tissue
what layer of skin is the epidermis located in?
outer
what is the dermis made of?
connective tissue
what layer of skin is the dermis located in?
inner
what layer is the oil gland located in?
dermis
What are the two main functions of the oil glands
-produce oil that keep hair from drying out
- helps waterproof the epidermis
what layer is the sweat gland located in?
dermis
What are the two main functions of the sweat glands
-sweat to cool the body
- sweat removes waste materials from the body.
what are the 8 major functions of the Integumentary System
- It keeps water in your body
- it stores water, fat, glucose, and vitamin D
- It keeps foreign particles out of your body
- it allows you to feel your environment
- it protects the body against sunburn
- it helps regulate your body’s temperature(homeostasis)
- it helps excrete waste materials through the skin
- It generates vitamin D through exposure to UV light.
Example of epithelial tissue
epidermis is made of epithelial tissue
definition of epithelial tissue (2 functions)
The issue that covers and protects underlying tissue.
what are the three types of muscle tissues
cardiac, skeletal, and smooth
where would you find the cardiac muscle tissue?
heart
where would you find the skeletal muscle tissue?
connected to bones for body movement
where would you find the smooth muscle tissue?
inside digestive organs and blood vessels
Definition of muscle tissue
The tissue made of cells that can contract and relax to produce movement
What are the 6 examples of connective tissue?
- bone
- cartilage
- tendons
- ligaments
- blood
- fat
what is the definition of connective tissue (4 functions)
The tissue whose functions include support, protection, insulation, and nourishment
what are the 3 examples of nervous tissue
brain, spinal cord, nerves
definition of nervous tissue
Tissue that sends electrical signals throughout the body for communication.
You have to be able to label a skin diagram
yes!!!
How does your elbow sensitivity feel to the environment
not sensitive
How does your fingertip sensitivity feel to the environment
very sensitive
How does your fingertip texture feel to the environment
smooth skin
How does your elbow texture feel to the environment
rough skin
What is your elbow’s thickness when exposed to the environment
thick skin
What is your fingertip thickness when exposed to the environment
thin skin
