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Organs |
Structure made up of 2 or more kinds of tissue that together perform a more complex function |
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Organ Systems |
A group of organs that together perform a more complex function |
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Example of Cutaneous Membrane |
Skin |
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Example of Serous Membrane |
First layer is Parietal Second layer is Visceral |
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Example of Mucous Membrane |
Lining of Respiratory, Reproductive, Digestive, and Urinary |
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Example of Connective Tissue Membranes |
Synovial Membranes |
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Function of Muscular System |
Movement Maintenance of body posture Production of heat |
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Organs of Muscular System |
Voluntary (striated) muscle Involuntary (smooth) muscle Cardiac Muscle Skeletal Muscle Tissue |
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Skeletal System Function |
Provides protection & supporting framework for the brain and other internal organs. |
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Organs of the Skeletal System |
Bones Joints Cartilage |
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Function of the Integumentary System |
Protection Temperature Regulation Sense Organ Activity Excretion Synthesis of Vitamin D |
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Organs of The Integumentary System |
Skin |
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Function of the Urinary System |
Clearing or “cleaning” of waste products (urine) |
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Organs of the Urinary System |
Kidneys Ureters Urinary Bladder Urethra |
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Function of the Neurological System |
Communication Integration Control Recognition of Sensory Stimuli |
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Organs of the Neurological System |
Brain Spinal Cord Nerves Sense Organs |
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Function of the Gastrointestinal System |
Mechanical & Chemical breakdown of food. Absorption of Nutrients Undigested waste eliminated (feces) |
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Function of the Endocrine System |
Secretion of Hormones directly into the blood |
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Organs of the Endocrine System |
Pituitary Gland Pineal Gland Hypothalamus Thyroid Gland Parathyroid Glands Thymus Gland Adrenal Glands Pancreas Ovaries Testes |
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Function of the Lymphatic System |
Transportation Immunity |
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Organs of the Lymphatic System |
Lymphnodes Lymphatic Vessels Tonsils Thymus Spleen |
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Function of the Respiratory System |
Exchange of waste gas Warm & humidify incoming air Filtration of irritants from inspired air Regulation of acid-base balance |
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Function of the Cardiovascular System |
Transportation Regulation of body temperature Immunity |
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Organs of the Cardiovascular System |
Heart Blood Vessels |
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What are the layers of the Epidermis? |
Stratum Germinativum Stratum Spinosum Stratum Granulosum Stratum Lucidurn Stratum Corneum |
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What type of tissue is the Epidermis made of? |
Stratified Squamous Epithelium |
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What is Keratin? |
Tough, waterproof material that provides cells in the outermost layer of the skin |
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What is melanin? |
Brown skin pigment produced in Stratum Germinativum by melanocytes |
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What is collagen? |
Fibrous protein that holds tissues together |
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What glands are found in the dermis? |
Sebaceous Glands |
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What is the difference between the eccrine & apocrine sudoriferous Glands? |
Apocrine Glands secrete substances indirectly. Eccrine Glands secrete directly through a duct. |
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The nerve endings in the skin can sense |
Touch Pain Temperature Pressure |
There are 4 |
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What is the purpose of the subcutaneous tissue layer? |
Insulates body from extreme heat & cold Serves as stored source of energy & can be used as food source Acts as shock-absorbing pad & helps protect underlying tissues from injury. |
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3 types of Skin cancer |
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma Malignant Melanoma |
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What are the Accessory Organs of the skin? |
Hair Skin Nails |
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What is the purpose of sebaceous Glands? |
Secrete sebum for hair and skin |
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The 5 functions of the skin are |
Protection Temperature Regulation Sense Organ Activity Excretion Synthesis of Vitamin D |
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What is the Rule of Nines? |
One of the most commonly used methods of determining the extent of a burn injury in adults. Body divided into 11 areas of 9% each. Genitals 1%. |
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First Degree Burn |
Partial Thickness Minor discomfort Some reddening of the skin Surface layers of Epidermis may peel in 1-3 days No blistering occurs Tissue destruction minimal |
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Second Degree Burn |
Partial Thickness Deep epidermal layers Always causes damage to the layers of the dermis Blisters Severe pain Generalized swelling & fluid loss characterize this type of burn. |
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Third Degree Burn |
Full Thickness Complete destruction of the Epidermis Dermis tissue death extends below the primary skin into the Subcutaneous tissue May involve underlying muscle & bone |
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Name the two skin receptors |
Lamellar (pacini) corpuscle Tactile (meissner) corpuscle |
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Lamellar Corpuscle also called |
Pacini Corpuscle |
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Tactile Corpuscle also called |
Meissner Corpuscle |
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Sweat Glands are also called |
Sudoriferous Glands |
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The most numerous of the skin glands are |
Sweat (sudoriferous) glands |
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Fourth Degree Burn |
Full Thickness Extends below the Subcutaneous tissue to reach muscle & bone (always) May occur as a result of high-voltage electrical burns or from intense heat overtime. |
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Define Epidermis |
Outermost layer of the skin Thin sheet of stratified squamous epithelium |
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Define Dermis |
Deeper of the 2 layers Thicker than the Epidermis Made largely of Connective Tissue |
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Subcutaneous Tissue also called |
Hypodermis |
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The junction between the thin layer of epidermal skin above and the dermal layer below forms a type of Basement Membrane called |
Dermal-Epidermal Junction |
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What are Dermal Papillae? |
Small nipplelike bumps that project upward from the Dermis into the Epidermis |
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What is the reticular layer? |
The deeper area of the dermis Filled with a dense network of interlacing fibers Most are collagen fibers but elastic fibers are also present |
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Subcutaneous Tissue is often called |
Superficial Fascia Or Hypodermis |
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The crescent-shaped white area of the nail |
Lunula or “little moon” |
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The most numerous, important, and widespread sweat glands in the body |
Eccrine Sweat Glands |
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Found primarily in the axilla and the pigmented skin near the genitals |
Apocrine sweat glands |
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Form of cancer once associated with certain ethnic groups. Now appears in many cases of immune deficiencies. First appears in purple pustules & quickly spreads to lymph nodes & internal organs |
Kaposi Sarcoma |
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Define Squamous Cell Carcinoma |
Common type of skin cancer slow-growing malignant tumor of the Epidermis. Hard raised nodule usually painless. Will grow & eventually metastasize if left untreated |
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The most common type of skin cancer usually appears on the upper face. Originates in the cells at the base of the Epidermis. Much less likely to metastasize |
Basal Cell Carcinoma |
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The most serious form of skin cancer Sometimes develops from a benign or non cancerous pigmented mike & then transforms into a dark spreading cancerous legion |
Malignant Melanoma |
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ABCDE rule of self examination of moles |
Asymmetry Border Color Diameter Evolving |
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One of the most serious and frequent problems that effect the skin |
Burns |
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The Cardiovascular System is sometimes called |
The Circulatory System |
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Tube that extends from each testis and leads to the urethra |
Vas Deferens |
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Define Ligaments |
Bands of fibrous connective tissue that help hold bones together |
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Define joints |
Connections between two or more bones |
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Define Tendon |
A dense strap or sheet of regular dense fibrous connective tissue |
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Where is smooth muscle found? |
In the walls of the hallow organs such as the stomach & small intestine |
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The brain and spinal cord make up |
The central nervous system (CNS) |
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The cranial nerves extend from |
The brain |
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The spinal nerves extend from |
The Spinal cord |
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The cranial and spinal nerves & all their branches make up |
The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) |
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Organs of the Endocrine System are sometimes called |
Ductless Glands |
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