Save
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

Life Science 13B&C

Flashcards to review for teh Ch. 13B&C Quiz

QuestionAnswer
the body system that includes skin, hair, and nails integumentary system
lower layer of skin, consists of connective tissue Dermis
a small tubular cavity containing the root of a hair hair follicle
An opening through which sweat reaches the surface of the skin. pore
the brown pigment that determines human skin color Melanin
the body system formed by bones skeletal system
Bones are covered with a tough white tissue Periosteum
The ends and the center of many bones are made of many spaces spongy bone
Mature bones are made mostly of this hard tissue compact bone
The marrow cavity and the spaces in the spongy bone are filled red and yellow types of this bone marrow
a type of connective tissue that is softer and more flexible than bone Cartilage
the area just below the head of a long bone in which growth in bone length occurs growth plate
A place in the body where two bones come together joint
Connects bone to bone Ligament
the outer layer of the skin epidermis
the second layer of skin dermis
the brown pigment that determines human skin color melanin
the tough, white tissue that covers bones periosteum
a type of connective tissue that is softer and more flexible than bone cartilage
a tough, flexible band of connective tissue that holds bones together at a joint ligament
the microscopic unit of compact bone osteon
where two bones are fused together immovable joint
four functions of skeletal system support and movement, protection, mineral storage, blood cell production
when bones act like a rigid bar turning on a fulcrum act as a __________. lever
the predominant type of lever in the body 3rd class lever
type of lever with the fulcrum in the middle 1st class lever
type of lever with the load in the middle 2nd class lever
what is contained in the central cavity of a bone marrow
what is formed from additional cells/layers as a result of friction to protect the deeper layers of the skin? callus
type of gland for cooling and excretion of wastes sweat
the layer below the skin which is not really part of the skin subcutaneous layer
the type of tissue the epidermis is made of epithelial tissue
type of gland next to each hair follicle oil gland
functions of the subcutaneous layer support, cushioning, insulation
Created by: Mr.JFoster
Popular Biology 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