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Define metabolism:
the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
What is the study of the bodies structure?
Anatomy
What is the study of the bodies function?
Physiology
Your ankle is ____ to your thigh?
Distal
The elbow is ____ to the wrist?
Proximal
If you were to get hurt in the popliteal area, where would the Dr. need to check?
Knee
What plane divides the body into left and halves?
Sagittal plane
A broken leg would be damage to what division of the body?
Appendicular
Name the 2 major closed body cavities:
Dorsal (posterior) cavity and the Ventral (anterior) cavity
The term ____ refers to the internal layer of internal organ.
, Visceral
The term_____ refers to the the external layer or area toward the body cavity wall.
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List the order of the body organization:
Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism.
Cell division occurs in which layer of the epidermis?
Stratum Basale
What is the main role of keratin?
To give the skin strength and elasticity.
Which layer of the epidermis is found only in thick skin?
Stratum Lucidum
The skin plays a role in the production of _____, which is produced by the dermis.
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What is a more common name for the sudoriferous gland?
Sweat gland (eccrine)
Does sebum provide protection against harmful bacteria?
Yes
The main type of sweat gland plays a role in what body regulation?
Temperature
What protein is found in our hair and nails?
Keratin
What smooth muscle is associated with your hair?
Arrector pilli
When someone gains weight, they gain inches due to accumulation of fat in which layer of the
skin?
Hypodermis