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18 Cards in this Set
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Moucosa Membrane
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tissue type - epithelial,connective
locations- respiratory,urinary,digestive functions- protection, secretion,lubrication , absorption |
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Serous Membrane
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tissue type - epithelial, connective
locations- lines internal ventral body cavities functions- secretion,lubrication |
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Cutaneous Membrane
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tissue type - epithelial,connective
locations- skin, (dry membrane) functions- protection, waterproofing |
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Synovial Membrane
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tissue type - connective only
locations- lines joint cavities functions- secrete, lubrication |
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Pleura
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a serous membrane linings the thorax and enveloping the lungs.
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pericardium
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the membrabe enclosing the heart, consiting of an outer fibrous layer and an inner double layer of serous membrane
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peritoneum
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The serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs.
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heat
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radiation from the skin surface and evaporation of sweat are two ways in which the skin helps to get rid of body heat.
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subcutaneous
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fat in the subcutaneous tissue layer beneath the dermis layer helps to insulate the body.
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vitamin D
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A vitamin that is manufactured in the skin
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elasticity
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wrinkling of the skin is caused by loss of the_____ of the skin.
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oxygen
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A decubitus ulcer results when skin cells are deprived of _____
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cyanosis
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a bluish cast of the skin resulting from inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
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sweat
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A saltwater solution is secreted by _____ glands.
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Keratin
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The most abundant protein in dead epidermal structures such as hair and nails
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Sebum
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an oily mixture of lipids,cholesterol,and cell fragments.
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shaft
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the extremely observable part of the hair
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dermis
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provides mechanical strength to the skin.
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