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Human Bio Ch.3-7
Cells, Tissues, Skeletal, Muscular, Integumentary
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Undergraduate 2
02/28/2011

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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM Functions
Definition
1. protection
2. temperature regulation
Term
Structure of Integumentary System
Definition
1. composed of an epidermis and dermis
2. made up of epithelial cells
Term
Epidermis
Definition
on the covering, has several sublayers
Term
Layers of Epidermis (2)
Definition
1. Stratum Corneum
2. Stratum Basale
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Stratum Corneum
Definition
outermost
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Stratum Basale
Definition
has pigment cells that produce MELANIN. Cells continuously divide and are pushed outward as other cells replace them
Term
Melanin
Definition
brown pigment
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STEM CELLS
Definition
divide
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DERMIS is composed of ________ ________ _______ that is made up of mostly _________.
Definition
dense connective tissue, COLLAGEN
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Collagen
Definition
gives strength and flexibility
Term
Sweat glands, hair follicles, and oil glands are found where?
Definition
dermis layer
Term
Oil Glands secrete...
Definition
SEBUM, a mixture of fats, waxes, and hydrocarbons
Term
blood vessels, sensory receptors are also found where?
Definition
Dermis
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Sensory Receptors include
Definition
touch
pain
temperature
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Homeostasis
Definition
done by feedback loops
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Two feedback loops
Definition
1. Negative
2. Positive
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Negative FB Loop
Definition
Negates or make less the initial stimulus (or reverses)
Term
Positive FB Loop
Definition
enhance or increase the internal stimulus.
ex. labor contractions
blood clotting
Term
Most feedback loops are....
Definition
NEGATIVE
Term
BIOFEEDBACK
Definition
trying to consciously control some feedback loops
ex. BP
HR
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Functions of the Skeleton
Definition
1. supports the body
2. protects the soft parts
3. produces new blood cells
4. stores minerals and fat
5. ermits flexible movement at your joints
6. provides a place of attachment for muscles and a place for them to push against
Term
2 types of marrow
Definition
1. red bone marrow
2. yellow bone marrow
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2 types of bone
Definition
1. spongy
2. compact
Term
Osteons
Definition
enable the bone cells in compact bone to receive 02 and nutrients
Term
bones are ___________ throughout life
Definition
remodeled
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Bones can get _________
Definition
Denser
Term
the way bones can get denser is....
Definition
weight-bearing exercise
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bones can lose __________ or ______ _____.
Definition
density, bone mass
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osteoporosis
Definition
bone holes
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bones start out as _______ in the embryo then OSSIFY
Definition
Cartilage
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ossify
Definition
turn to bone
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Chondrocytes
Definition
cartilage cells
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Types of Bone Cells (4)
Definition
1. Osteoprogenitor
2. Osteoblasts
3. Osteocytes
4. Osteoclasts
Term
osteoprogenitor cells
Definition
-unspecialized cells
-undergo mitosis
-turn into osteoblasts
Term
osteoblasts
Definition
-secrete collagen and other organic compounds needed to build bone
- DON'T undergo mitosis
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Osteocytes
Definition
-mature bone cells
-come from osteoblasts
-maintain bone tissue by way of osteons
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osteoclasts
Definition
-break down bone so calcium can be reabsorbed by the bloodstream
-needed for muscle contraction
-can be bad or good
Term
Bones in Skeleton
Definition
206
Term
The skeleton is divided into 2 divisions
Definition
1. appendicular
2. axial
Term
Axial Skeleon
Definition
located along the central axis of the body
Term
How many bones are in the axial skeleton?
Definition
80
Term
Skull
Definition
22 bones
Term
how many facial bones are there?
Definition
14
Term
how many cranial bones are there?
Definition
8
Term
HYOID BONE
Definition
-U-shaped Bone
-located in throat
-does not articulate (meet) with any other bone
-supports the tongue
-crushed if someone is strangled
Term
Vertebral Column
Definition
1.supports the body and bears its weight
2. encloses and protexts the spinal cord
3. serves as points of attachment for muscles and for the ribs
4. made up of individual vertebrae
Term
Regions of the Vertebral Column
Definition
1. Cervical C1-C7
2. Thoracic T1-T12
3. Lumbar L1-L5
4. Sacral/Sacrum 4-5 vertebrae fused
5. Coccyx 3-5 fused
Term
C1
Definition
Atlas
Term
C2
Definition
Axis
Term
Cervical
Definition
small, light-weight and designed for flexibility
Term
Thoracic
Definition
adapted for rib attachments
Term
Lumber
Definition
adapted for strength and stability, major weight-bearing portion
Term
RIBCAGE
Definition
-Bony Thorax; protects the heart and lung
- supports the chest wall
Term
Parts of the Ribcage (3)
Definition
1. Sternum
2. True Ribs
3. False Ribs
Term
How many Ribs are there?
Definition
12
Term
True Ribs
Definition
1-7
Term
False Ribs
Definition
8-12
Term
True Ribs are attached to the sternum by....
Definition
Hyaline Cartilage
Term
False Ribs are attached _____ to the sternum or not at all
Definition
indirectly
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Ribs 8,9,10
Definition
indirectly attached
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Ribs 11,12
Definition
not at all attached to the sternum
Term
Appendicular Skeleton (2)
Definition
1. appendiges
2. girdles
Term
Appendiges
Definition
arms and legs
Term
Girdles
Definition
the structure that attaches the appendiges to the axial skeleton
Term
Pectoral Girdle
Definition
attaches the arm
Term
Pectoral Girdle
Definition
1. Clavicle
2. Scapula
Term
Clavicle
Definition
-most frequently broken bone
-last bone to stop growing in young adults
Term
Scapula
Definition
located on the back (shoulder blade)
Term
Pelvic Girdle
Definition
-attaches the leg
-securely attached to the vertebral column
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Pelvic Girdle is made up of 2 _____ bones
Definition
coxal (hip bones)
Term
Arms are made up of __ bones
Definition
3 bones:
1. wrist
2. hand
3. digits
-30 bones in all
Term
Legs are made up of __ bones
Definition
4 bones
1. ankle
2. foot
3. digits
4. patella
30 bones in all
Term
Articulations
Definition
Joints
Term
Articulations are...
Definition
- junctions between 2 bones
-holds bones together
-classified according to their type of movement
Term
Different types of joints
Definition
1. Immovable
2.Slightly Moveable
3. Freely Moveable
Term
Immoveable Joints
Definition
bones are held together by tough fibrous tissue
Term
Slightly Moveable
Definition
made up of fibrous cartilage
Term
Freely Moveable
Definition
joint is encased in a joint capsule made of connective tissue and lined with a synovial membrane
Term
Disease/Disorders of the Skeletal System (5)
Definition
1. Sprains
2. Bursitis
3. Tendonitis
4. Arthritis
5. Osteoporosis
Term
Sprains
Definition
stretched or torn ligaments
Term
Bursitis
Definition
inflammation of the BURSA (cushiony sac in a joint)
Term
Tendonitis
Definition
inflammation of the tendons
Term
Arthritis
Definition
inflammed joints
Term
Osteopososis
Definition
bones becoming brittle or less dense
Term
Types of Muscle (3)
Definition
1. Smooth
2. Skeletal
3. Cardiac
Term
Organized bundles of fibers
Definition
fasicles
Term
Actin
Definition
contractile protein that is directly involved in contraction
Term
Troponin
Definition
binds calcium
Term
Tropomyosin
Definition
blocks a binding site for Myosin
Term
Myosin
Definition
a contractile protein not directly involved in contracting
Term
Sacromere
Definition
basic unit of muscle contraction
Term
how does contraction happen?
Definition
the actin and myosin filaments slide past each other and causes all the sacromeres to shorten which shorterns the whole fiber.
Term
What is in need for muscle contraction?
Definition
1. calcium
2. atp
3. oxygen
Term
3 ways to make ATP
Definition
1. anaerobic cell respiration
2. anaerobic
3. aerobic cell respiration
Term
anaerobic
Definition
"without oxygen"
Term
aerobic cell respiration
Definition
uses o2 to produce ATP, occurs in mitochondria
Term
motor unit
Definition
consists of a motor nerve fiber
Term
different types of muscle fibers (2)
Definition
1. fast twitch
2. slow
Term
fast twitch fibers
Definition
usually anaerobic
Term
slow-twitch
Definition
motor units have less fibers,
aerobic
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