Brown vs. White FatName
What is the primary function of brown fat?
Thermogenesis
What are the four major types of macromolecules?
Lipids, Proteins, Carbohydrates and Nucleic ACids
What is the outermost layer of the skin called?
Epidermis
What is homeostasis?
Maintenance of our bodies' optimal conditions
A chunk or section/ slice from a sample to look at what is inside or what something is made up of
How does the energy usage of brown fat compare to white fat?
Brown fat need alot of mitochondria to generate heat
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
To provide short term energy
Which layer contains the majority of skin structures such as hair follicles and sweat glands?
Dermis (middle layer)
Give an example of a negative feedback loop in the human body.
Name one common skin condition related to the integumentary system.
Varies
Eczema, lipoma, rosaecea, vitiligo, etc.
In which type of fat is thermogenesis primarily observed?
Brown fat
Which macromolecule serves as the primary energy source for cells?
Carbohydrates
What is the primary function of the dermis?
To help our bodies with thermoregulation by sensing changes in the environment and responding
What is the role of positive feedback in the birthing process?
It helps us continuously push out oxytocin to push the baby out
What is the function of melanin in the skin?
Protect from UV rays, provide us our skins pigment/ color
What role does brown fat play in infant thermoregulation?
Creates heat for our bodies
How do proteins help our bodies?
Describe the role of the hypodermis in relation to the skin.
The hypodermis provides cushioning and insulation to our skin layers
How does the body respond to elevated blood glucose levels?
It will release insulin to lower blood sugar
What is the role of collagen in the skin?
To provide structure and shape to our skin
What are the cellular differences between brown and white adipose tissue?
brown fat has a lot of mitochondria
What is the significance of nucleic acids in genetic information?
They provide us with the genetic material (DNA/ RNA)
What type of tissue primarily makes up the dermis?
Connective tissue
Discuss how the integumentary system contributes to homeostasis.
Regulates temperature, protects our skin from bacteria or contaminants and senses changes
How does aging affect the integumentary system?
Skin becomes thinner and your connective tissue loses elasticity