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Vets 135 Exam 2
Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular systems
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
10/11/2011

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5 general functions of the integument
Definition

Protection

Sensations

Temperature Regulation

Synthesis of Vitamin D

Secretion and excretion

Term
Epidermis
Definition

Layer of skin that is made up of stratified squamous epithelial tissue- keratinized.

The deepest layer contains pigment

 

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Dermis
Definition

Mainly dense fibrous connective tissue that blends into loose areolar connective tissue in deepest layers.

Contains blood vessels, skin glands, hair follicles, nerves and lymph vessels

 

Term
Cancellous bone
Definition

"spongy bone"

Tiny spicules of bone oriented in various directions, giving it a spongy appearance

Term
Compact bone
Definition

Very dense

Found in the shafts of long bones

Haversian systems make up this

 

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Haversian Systems
Definition
Layered tubes of bone oriented parallel to the long axis of the bone, contains bone cells (osteocytes) located between the layer
Term
Osteoblasts
Definition

Bone forming cells

Secrete the bone matrix and store minerals for bone formation

become embedded within the ossified matrix

 

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osteoclasts
Definition

bone removing cells

aid in bone remodeling

remove bone from where it is not needed

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osteocytes
Definition

mature bone cells

they are osteoblasts that have become e,bedded on the ossified matrix

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