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A&PI Ch 21 & 22
Organization of the body and Integumentary System
Question | Answer |
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anatomy | study of body structures |
physiology | study of body function |
epithelial tissue | tissue that cover most body tissue and organs |
muscle tissue | tissue that is able to contract and relax |
nervous tissue | `tissue that specializes in sending electrical messages |
anatomical position | standing upright, facing forward, with arms at side and palms out |
proximal | close to the point of attachment |
distal | farthest away from the point of attachment |
superficial | on the surface |
anterior | position toward the front |
superior | above or close to the head |
medial | closest to mid-line |
lateral | farthest from the mid-line |
abdominal cavity | contains mostly digestive organs |
pelvic cavity | contains mostly reproductive organs |
metabolism | overall chemical function of the body |
carbohydrates | primarily used to make energy |
lipids | stored energy |
proteins | structural material for building solid body parts |
homeostasis | relative consistency of a body's internal environment |
DNA | contains genetic information for the body |
epidermis | top layer of the skin |
dermis | true skin |
hypodermis | mostly adipose tissue |
melanin | prevents UV light from damaging deep structures of the skin |
keratin | makes skin water proof |
Rule of 9s | used to determine extent of a burn |
arrector pili | muscle attachments that cause good bumps |
sebaceous gland | oil gland |
alopecia | hair loss |
cellulitis | bacterial infection of the skin |
herpes simplex | virus |
pediculosis | lice |
ABCDE | skin cancer warning signs |