The largest organ of the human body is..
Skin
What are the three different types of cells in the epidermis?
Basal, Squamous, Melanocytes
The skeletal system is composed of these two elements
Bones, connective tissue
Hard and rigid - Adults have a total 206 in their bodies
Bones
Sensory receptors in our skin that send signals to the nervous system
Nerves
Apart from skin, what else makes up the integumentary system?
Hair, nails, & sweat glands
The dermis contains which 5 structures
Hair follicles, blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, sebaceous glands
What does our skeleton do for us?
Provides a framework for the human body
Firm tissues, but not as rigid as bone. Can be found in our nose or ears
Cartiliage
Is the hypodermis technically a part of the skin?
No. It is the layer beneath the skin that helps maintain the skins structure
What are two important functions of the skin?
*4 correct responses
What do blood vessels in our skin do?
Carry nutrients and oxygen to skin cells
Name five important functions of the skeletal system
Support, protection, movement, blood cell formation, mineral storage
Where two or more bones connect together
Joints
Produce a watery liquid called sweat
Sweat glands
What are two important functions of the skin?
Tube-like pockets, hair grows out of
Tough tissue made of collagen, connects muscle to bone
Tendons
What type of joints are found in the skull?
Fixed joints
What are the two main layers of the skin?
Epidermis & Dermis
Below the dermis is a layer called the..
Hypodermis
What is the most prevalent mineral stored in our bones?
Calcium
Connect bones together
Ligaments
Produce oily secretion called sebum
Sebaceous glands