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Exploring Life CH 27: Integumentary Skeletal, & Muscular Sys
human anatomy, skeletal, integumentary, muscles
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Biology
10th Grade
04/22/2010

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What is the simplest, most basic structure of anatomy?
Definition
The cell
Term
A group of similar cells working together is known as a____________.
Definition
tissue
Term
Several tissues working together will form a(an)________________.
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Organ
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The integumentary system is made up of which body organ?
Definition
The skin
Term
Name three functions of the integumentary system:
Definition
1. Maintain body temperature
2. Protect from infection/serve as barrier
3. Prevent dehydration
4. Reservoir of blood
5. Sensation
6. Excretion/secretion
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Which layer of the skin is on the surface?
Definition
The epidermis
Term
Which layer of the integumentary system contains the oil and sweat glands?
Definition
The dermis
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Which layer of the skin is in the middle?
Definition
The dermis
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Which layer of the skin is the "deepest"?
Definition
Hypodermis
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What is the purpose of sweat?
Definition
Excretion of urea (waste product) and to lower body temperature
Term
What is the function of the hair on the skin?
Definition
To maintain body temperature and to aide/help in sensation.
Term
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Definition
Skin
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Give 3 examples of diseases or infections of the skin:
Definition
1. Melanoma (skin cancer)
2. Psoriasis
3. Ezcema
4. Ring worm
5. Impetigo
Term
Give 3 behaviors/food items that promote healthy skin:
Definition
1. Adequate water/hydration
2. Prevent sunburn/sun damage
3. Clean/wash pores
Term
Name 3 functions of the skeletal system:
Definition
1. Movement of the body
2. Shape and support of the body
3. Protection of internal organs
4. Production of blood cells
Term
Name the three main types of joints:
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Hinge, pivot, & ball & socket
Term
Give an example of a hinge joint:
Definition
elbow or knee
Term
Give an example of a ball and socket joint:
Definition
hip or shoulder
Term
Give an example of a pivot joint:
Definition
vertebrae
Term
What structure holds bones to bones?
Definition
A ligament
Term
What structure attaches skeletal muscles to the bone?
Definition
A tendon
Term
What type of connective tissue helps protect and cushion joints?
Definition
cartilage
Term
Give 3 disorders of the skeletal system:
Definition
1. Osgood-Schlatter
2. Scoliosis
3. ACL or MCL tears
Term
Give 3 functions of the muscular system:
Definition
1. Movement of the body
2. Production of body heat
3. Posture
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Name the 3 types of muscles:
Definition
1. Skeletal
2. Cardiac
3. Smooth
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What are skeletal muscles?
Definition
Muscles under voluntary control that are connected to the bones and provide movement.
Term
What are smooth muscles?
Definition
Muscles found in organs, involuntary
Term
Where are cardiac muscles found?
Definition
In the heart only and are involuntary
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Give 3 disorders of the muscular system:
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1. Muscular Distrophy
2. Muscle cramps
3. Tendonitis
Term
What nutritional group promotes muscle development?
Definition
Protein
Term
What is homeostasis?
Definition
The body's way of self-regulating body temperature, pH, respiration rate, blood pressure, etc.
Term
Remember to study your diagrams!
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Good luck!
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