click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Janet Coronado
Week 6: Assignment - StudyStack Set 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is PH? | PH is a number scale that ranges from (0-14). It is used to help indicate how acid or how basic a substance is. |
| How many layers of skin does a human have? | Humans are known to have three layers of skin. Known as the Epidermis, Dermis and the Hypdermis. |
| Meaning of the epidermis? | The epidermis is the outermost layer pf the skin, it is responsible for protecting the skin and for providing its pigmentation. |
| What is the function of the Dermis? | The Dermis is known as the middle layer of the skin. This middle layer contains collagen that helps give the skin strength, elasticity and resistance. |
| Meaning of skeletal system? | The skeletal system is known as the body's framework. The skeletal system helps provide the body with shape and provides the support thay the body needs. |
| The meaning of muscle? | Muscle is known as the body tissue that helps the body move |
| What are the three main muscles in the body? | The body's three main muscles are the skeletal muscles, smooth muscles and cardiac muscles. |
| Joint | This is where two or more bones meet. It also allows movement and flexibility to occur. |
| Melanin | Is a pigment produced by cells. The darker skin colored a person is, the more melanin they have in their body. |
| What are Sweat Glands? | Sweat glands are known as glands that help keep the body cool by releasing sweat through the body pores. |