Semester 1 Midterm Flashcards
What is the function of the integumentary system?
It covers the internal body and protects tissue from injury.
What is homeostasis?
The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable/constant internal environment, regardless of environmental changes.
What are the layers included in thin skin?
Thin skin has 4 layers.
S. Corneum
S. Granulosum
S. Spinosum
S. Basale
What are the layers included in thick skin?
Thick skin has 5 layers.
S. Corneum
S. Lucidum
S. Granulosum
S. Spinosum
S. Basale
What is negative feedback?
the output reduces the orginial effect of the stimulus
What is positive feedback?
the output enhances the orginal stimulus
<p>What are the names of all 4 body membranes?</p>
<p>Cutaneous Membrane, Mucous Membrane, Serous Membrane and the Synovial Membrane</p>
abdominal
stomach
In what skin layer is melanin in?
S. Basale
What is a receptor?
A sensor that detects the issue in your body.
acromial
shoulder
What does the effector do?
Fixes the problem.
cephalic
head
deltoid
curve of the shoulder
antecubital
front of elbow
cervical
neck
axillary
armpit
What’s the sternal?
bottom of collar bone
lumbar
area of the back between the ribs and the hips (lower back)
hat are the names of all 3 body membranes?
Cutaneous Membrane, Mucous Membrane, Serous Membrane
What areas of the body is thick skin located?
Palms and soles of feet
coxal
hip
orbital
eye area
What is the function of the muscular system?
It keeps posture, makes heat, facial expression, locomotion, and shape the environment.
What are the functions of the muscular system?
Allows manipulation of environment, locomotion and facial expressions: maintains posture; produces heat
brachial
upper arm
crural
leg
patellar
anterior knee (front of the knee)
buccal
cheeks
What’s the umbilical?
middle of back / spine
pelvic
area overlaying the pelvis anteriorly (towards the front)
digital
fingers
calcaneal
heels of foot
popliteal
posterior knee (back of the knee)
What are the functions of the nervous system?
Fast-acting control system of body; responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands.
carpel
wrists