CHAPTER 1
Physiology is defined as the study of the
function of a living organism and its parts.
How much does the integumentary system weigh
16%/ or 20 pounds
Function of the hypothalamus
regulates hunger, thirst, sleep and also involuntary mechanisms including body temperature.
What is serous membrane
Thoracic cavity - pleura (lungs)
Abdominal cavity - peritoneum
What is anatomy?
cutting part
Involuntary muscle
smooth muscle/cardiac muscle
Function of the pituitary gland
Controls all other endocrine glands: influences growth, metabolism, and regeneration.
Mucous membrane
Respiratory tract, digestive tract, urinary, reproductive tract
What is scientific method
Hypothesis, experimentation, experimentation control
List the different endocrine system glands
Pituitary, pineal, hypothalamus, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus glands, adrenal glands, and pancreas.
Function of the pancreas
Aids in the digestion of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Also produces insulin.
Outer most layer of the skin
epidermis
Name the 11 body systems
skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
What is the cardiovascular/circulatory do
transports oxygen, provides nutrients, transports hormones, and gets rid of waste
Function of the adrenal glands
Secretes hundreds of compounds including cortisone & adrenaline. Regulates your metabolic process.
Tough water proof material on outer layer skin
Keratin
Name the 6 directional terms
superior, inferior, anterior, posterior, medial, lateral
The voluntary muscles
skeletal muscles
Function of the thyroid glands
Regulates your energy and your metabolism
What is skin pigment and melanin
Paint, brown pigment