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Alexandrea Stridsber
Study Stack 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Another name for the midsagittal plane is | median |
| The body as a whole can be subdivided into two major divisions. They are | axial and appendicular |
| The ________ system is involved in immunity. | lymphatic |
| Carbon has an atomic number of 6. The number of electrons found in the first shell is: | two |
| A list of the cell fibers from largest to smallest would read: | microtubules, intermediate filaments, microfilaments |
| The barrier function of the plasma membrane is accomplished by the: | phospholipid bilayer |
| Which of the following tissues lack a direct blood supply and consequently heals very slowly? | cartilage |
| The _____ junction “glues” the epidermis and dermis together and provides mechanical support for the epidermis. | dermoepidermal |
| The two main layers that compose the skin are the dermis and | epidermis |
| The skin glands include three kinds of microscopic glands. They are the __________ glands. | sweat, sebaceous, and ceruminous |
| superficial | near the surface |
| deep | farther away from the body surface |
| lateral | toward the side of the body |
| Separates internal environment from external environment, providing stability of internal fluid volume | Integumentary system |
| Supports and protects internal environment, allowing movement; stores minerals that can be moved into and out of internal fluid | Skeletal system |
| Powers and directs movements; provides heat | Muscular system |