What plane divides the body into a "top" and "bottom"?
(For +50 pts: What are BOTH names for this body plane?)
Horizontal OR Transverse Plane
What term means the opposite of deep?
(For +50 pts: Write the answer in a sentence describing a part of the body)Superficial
What term completes the order of the levels of organization below?
Cells --> Tissue --> ____________
Organs
This layer of the skin is where the nerve endings, hair follicles, and sebaceous and sweat glands are located.
Dermis
Which function of the skin works with the nervous system to process inputs from the external environment?
Gather Sensory Information (Sense of Touch)
The plane divides the body into a "front" and "back" half.
(For +50 pts: what are both names that describe this plane?)
Coronal OR Frontal
What term is used to describe body structures that are located towards the brain/spinal cord?
(For +50 pts: What is the term that means the opposite?)Central
(Peripheral)
What term describes multiple layers of cells in epithelial tissue?
Stratified OR Compound
This structure of the skin is what causes "goosebumps" by pulling the hair to close the pores, trapping in body heat.
Arrector Pili
Which function of the skin happens through a reaction process that takes sunlight and creates an essential substance for bone and muscle health?
Produces vitamin D
Which body plane divides the body into a "left" and "right" portion?
(For +50 pts: What are both names for this plane?)
Midsagittal OR Medial
What two terms mean "Above" and "Below"?
Superior & Inferior
Place these terms in order according to the of levels of organization:
- Organelle
- Cell
- Macromolecule
Macromolecule --> Organelle --> Cell
This acidic secretion has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
(For +50 pts: What structure produces this substance?)
Sebum (& Sebaceous Gland)
Which function of the integumentary system has to do with the keratinization of the outer layer of skin and sweat glands working in tandem with the excretory system?
Regulate Water Loss
What two body cavities are contained in the posterior cavity?
(1) Cranial
(2) Vertebral
What are the two terms that could be used to describe the back half of the body?
Dorsal & Posterior
What is the type of epithelial tissue shown in the image below?
Pseudostratified columnar
This layer of the skin is mostly loose connective tissue and can serve as an energy reservoir.
(For +50 pts: What type of tissue is found in this layer that also can provide insulation?)
Hypodermis (& Adipose tissue)
A malfunction the this function of the integumentary system could result in hypothermia or hyperthermia.
Regulation of Body Temperature
What three cavities compose the anterior body cavity?
(1) Thoracic
(2) Abdominal
(3) Pelvic
Complete the sentences: The heart is ____________ to the lungs.
Medial
This type of epithelial tissue stretches in response to tension and is found in the bladder:
Transitional
What two components of the integumentary system are responsible for:
(1) The hardening of the skin cells and support of hair/nails
(2) Skin pigmentation and protection from UV radiation
(1) Keratin
(2) Melanin
Which of the functions of the integumentary system would be compromised by a tear or abrasion to the epidermal layer potentially allowing pathogens or disease causing agents into the body?
Prevent Infection (or "Protection")