- FSH targets the ovaries which will create
- - Alkaline mucous coat- Tight junctions- Epithelial cell replacement (stem cells)
- - Mucus cells produce protective alkaline mucus- Stem cells produce new cells- Parietal cells produce HCl &ghrelin (appetite hormone)- Chief cells produce gastric lipase & pepsinogen
- It is the primary site of chemical digestion and neutralizes stomach acid.
- Parotid (largest) - produces serous fluidSubmandibular - mix of bothSublingual - produces mucus
- Sweat (evaporation of water requires energy); blood vessels will expand to bring blood closer to surface to cool or contract to keep blood deeper and stay warm
- Damage level: 1st damage to epidermis only, 2nd damage to epi and upper dermis, 3rd damage to epi and all dermis
- Over 25% of body has 2nd degree burns or over 10% of the body has 3rd degree burns or 3rd degree burn on face, hands, or feet
- Cells that produce melanin (which gives color to skin)
- Passive acquired immunity-natural acquired immunity-artificial acquired immunity
- What can you conclude from the fact that your skin prevents harmful germs from entering your body?
- Place the following layers of skin in order, from outermost to innermost: A) Dermis; B) Epidermis; C) Hypodermis
- What do sebaceous glands, hair follicles, and sweat glands have in common?
- As people age, their bodies stop making elastin. This leads to:
- each skeletal muscle is covered in connective tissue called a
- Which bodily system — parts of which can be found in the skin — is responsible for your sense of touch?
- Only skeletal and smooth muscle cells are elongated and referred to as
- Which word best describes the hypodermis?
- Although an axon remains relatively unbranched for most of its length, it may give rise to a few side branches called:
- Most axons and their collaterals branch extensively at their: