Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Science-Skin

TermDefinition
Integumentary- Skin
Skin- 1.)Provides physical and chemical-(NaCl in sweat;enzymes)barrier against pathogens 2.) controls body temp - hot= sweat, cold = shiver 3.) protects from UV-melanin 4.) Keratin- water proofs skin 5.) colleagan- gives skin elasticity
Epidermis- top layers only 1 or 2 cells thick, dead skin
Dermis- "true skin". ex; smooth muscle, nerves, blood vessels, fat cells, oil glands, sweat glands, pores, hair follicles.
4 sense receptors- hot-cold-pain-and, pressure
Digestive System- everything we do requires energy, food=energy, puts food into form cells can use.
3 basics- carbs-protein-fats
mechanical- physical change- teeth change shape- grind, tear food.
chemical- changes the food w/ acid-hydrochloric acid--enzymes,base
Pathway of Digestion- mouth, esophagus-peristalsis, stomach, small intestine-gallbladder-pancreas, (large intestine)
Mouth- food is broken down into small bits and mixed w/ saliva- made of water, mucus, and enzymes. ★carbs are broken down, complex carbs are broken down into simple sugars (glucose)
Esophogus muscular tube that connects mouth to the stomach
Peristalsis series of muscle contractions that pushes food down toward the stomach
Stomach main site protein digestion; physical digestion☚smooth muscle;chemical digestion☚gastric juice
small intestine site of lipid digestion; fat is hard to digest-gets help from gallbladder- which makes bile- a base to help digest fat
any nutrients that have been taken from food leaves and goes to blood by villi
Villi small finger like prohections that nutrients to blood. line in side wall of small intestine
(large intestine) -no digestive function -anything that is nutritional waste
Created by: sparkleworld
Popular Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards