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

Amanda Korgees

Anatomy weeks 1-6 (study stack 1)

QuestionAnswer
What are the three main layers of the skin? Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis (subcutaneous layer).
What does the integumentary system include? Skin, hair, nails, and glands
What does melanin do? Melanin gives skin its color and protects it from sun damage.
What is the job of sweat and oil glands? Sweat glands help cool the body, and oil glands keep the skin soft and prevent it from drying out.
What are the main parts of the skeletal system? Bones, joints, ligaments, and cartilage.
What are two main functions of the skeletal system? It supports the body and protects important organs like the heart and brain.
What are the two types of bone tissue? Compact bone (hard and strong) and spongy bone (light and full of spaces).
What do osteoblasts and osteoclasts do? Osteoblasts build new bone, and osteoclasts break down old bone.
What is the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton? The axial skeleton includes the skull, spine, and ribs, while the appendicular skeleton includes the arms, legs, and pelvis.
What vitamin does the skin help make when exposed to sunlight? The skin helps make vitamin D, which is important for strong bones.
What is bone marrow and what does it do? Bone marrow is a soft tissue inside bones that makes blood cells.
How do bones and muscles work together? Muscles attach to bones and pull on them to make the body move.
What happens to bones as we get older? Bones can lose calcium and become weaker, which makes them easier to break.
What are nails and hair made of? They are made of keratin, a tough protein that also helps protect the skin.
Created by: Amandak3
 

 



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