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BIOL116 organs

UCNZ human biology

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Organs Contains two or more tissue types joined together (each performs specific function)
Organ systems Groups of organs that perform a common function
Examples of the digestive system Mouth, throat, stomach, intestines, liver
Examples of the lymphatic system Lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen
Body cavities Compartments that protect organs
Where is the anterior cavity? Torso
Where is the posterior cavity? Head/spin
Anterior cavity Thoracic cavity, pleural cavities (lungs), pericardial cavity and abdominal cavity
Posterior cavity Cranial cavity and spinal cavity
Serous membranes Lines and lubricates internal body cavities, reduce friction between organs (in peritoneal, pleural, and pericardial cavity)
Mucous membranes Lines airways, digestive tract, reproductive tract (captures debris)
Synovial membranes Lines spaces and produces fluid in movable joints
Cutaneous membrane Skin
What does skin do? Protects from dehydration, injury, defense against microorganism, regulates body temp, provides sensation
Epidermis Outer layer of skin. Made of stratified squamous epithelial cells with no blood cells
The two major cell types of epidermis Keratinocytes (waterproof protein of keratin) and Melanocytes (provides dark pigment)
Dermis Under the epidermis. Supports the tissues
Fibers and cells of dermis Fibers: Collagen and elastic. Cells: Fibroblasts, mast cells, white blood cells and fat cells
Accessory structures of dermis Hair, smooth muscle, sebaceous oil glands, sweat glands, blood vessels, Sensory nerve endings
Homeostasis Negative feedback control system that regulates the body temperature of the body
Negative feedback loop steps Controled variable (body temp), sensor/receptor (temp sensors in skin/internal organs), control center (hypothalamus), effectors (blood vessels, sweat glands, skeletal muscles)
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