science Flashcards
voluntary muscles
skeletal muscles that attach to bones
involuntary muscles
muscles in human body that contracts without any control
smooth muscles
a type of muscle muscles that contract without any control
skelatal muscles
a muscle connected to the skeleton
cardiac muscle
makes up thick layer of the heart
epidermic
the surface of skin overlying the dermis
dermis
the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis which forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.
hypodermis
Your hypodermis is the bottom layer of skin in your body. It has many functions, including insulating your body, protecting your body from harm, storing energy and connecting your skin to your muscles and bones.
joints
A joint is a point where two bones make contact. Joints can be classified either histologically on the dominant type of connective tissue functionally based on the amount of movement permitted. Histologically the three joints in the body are fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial
chemical digestion
What is chemical digestion? When it comes to digestion, chewing is only half the battle. As food travels from your mouth into your digestive system, it’s broken down by digestive enzymes that turn it into smaller nutrients that your body can easily absorb. This breakdown is known as chemical digestion
enzymes
Enzymes are proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies. They build some substances and break others down. All living things have enzymes. Our bodies naturally produce enzymes.
saliva
Saliva (commonly referred to as spit) is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth. In humans, saliva is around 99% water …
movable joints
The six types of freely movable joint include socket, saddle, hinge, condyloid, pivot and gliding.
immovable joints
The two or more bones are in close contact, but no movement can occur – for example, the bones of the skull. The joints of the skull are called sutures.
bile
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.