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20 Cards in this Set
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11 Main Systems of the Body |
-Inegumentary -Cardiovascular -Skeletal -Lymphatic -Muscular -Respiratory -Nervous -Digestive -Endocrine -Urinary -Reproductive |
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13 Main Parts of a Cell |
-Membrane -Micro-villi -Ribosomes - Cilia -Endoplasmic Reticulum -Flagellum -Golgi Apparatus -Nucleus -Mitochondria -Nucleolus -Lysosome -Centrosome |
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3 Main Layers of the Skin |
-Epidermis -Dermis -Subcutaneous Tissue |
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Describe the function of Melanin |
Found in basal layer of the Epidermis, melanin is responsible for creating color pigmentation and absorbing Ultra Violet radiation |
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Which sweat glands are found in Subcutaneous Tissue? What are most common? |
-Apocrine -Eccrine* |
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Main Functions of the Skeletal System |
-Support -Protection -Movement -Storage |
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Which type of cells form bone and cartilage? |
Bone: -Osteocytes -Osteoblasts Cartilage: -Chondrocites |
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Describe the nature of "Osteoporosis" |
Significant loss of calcified matrix and callagenous fibers in the skeletal system. Occurs most often with the elderly, especially women. Bones become weak and fracture easily. |
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Which bones are found in the Axial skeleton? |
-Skull -Spine -Ribcage |
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How many bones are found in the Appendicular skeleton and what does it consist of? |
*126 Bones -Upper & Lower extremeties |
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List 3 types of Muscle Tissue |
1. Skeletal Muscle 2. Cardiac Muscle 3. Smooth Muscle |
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Functions of Skeletal Muscle |
1. Movement 2. Posture/Muscle tone 3. Heat Production |
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What are the 4 types of Muscle Contraction? |
1. Twitch 2. Tetanic 3. Isotonic 4. Isometric |
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Which biochemical is required for muscle contraction? Hint: Mitochondria |
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) |
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What are the 3 subdivisions of the Nervous System? |
1. Central Nervous System 2. Peripheral Nervous System 3. Autonomic Nervous System |
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Name the type of cell found in the Nervous System and provide 3 examples |
*Neuron -Sensory -Motor -Interneuron |
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Describe the function of Schwann Cells |
"Support cell" in the PNS. Provides insulation for individual nerve fibers. |
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List the 4 main divisions of the Brain |
1. Brainstem 2. Cerebellum 3. Diencephalon 4. Cerebrum |
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Briefly describe Multiple Sclerosis |
The myelin sheaths surrounding nerve fibers erode away and become exposed. Synaptic responses become inhibited causing improper functions of the nervous system such as impairment of vision, pain, numbness and loss of motor function. |
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Which gland is stimulated during a stress response? |
Adrenal Glands |
