General Anatomy
What is homeostasis?
dynamic equilibrium in any living system.
What are the four types of tissues?
Muscle, Connective, Nervous, and Epithelia
What is the name of the two layers of the skin?
Epidermis and Dermis
What is Acne vulgaris?
when dead skin cells and oil clog your hair follicles
How many degrees of burns are there?
3 degrees
What is the term that refers to cutting the body exactly in the middle if they're looking at you?
midsagittal
What are the primary functions of muscle tissue?
to contract (shorten) to generate tension, force, and movement
What does the term Epi- mean on Epidermis?
Above the dermis - ABOVE
What is eczema?
An inflammatory condition causing dry, red, and intensely itchy patches.
affects only the top layer of skin
Describe a coronal cut on a human body -
Cutting you in a way that separates front and back.
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
To support and attach components within the organism.
Which layer of the skin is avascular?
Epidermis
when the edge or corner of a nail grows into the soft skin next to it, causing pain, redness, and swelling
Describe a 2nd degree burn
damages both the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and part of the underlying layer (dermis), causing painful blisters, redness, and swelling
The mitochondria is the:
Powerhouse of the cell. Produces ATP. Helps generate energy for the cell.
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?
protection, secretion, absorption, and filtration.
Which layer of the skin is innervated?
Dermis
What is vitiligo?
Changes in skin tone - loss of color
Describe a third degree burn:
destroys all layers of the skin and the fatty tissue underneath, requiring immediate emergency medical care
What is the primary function of the golgi apparatus?
Work with ER to generate and "ship" molecules within or outside of the cell.
What is the primary function of nervous tissue?
form the body's communication network by generating, conducting, and processing electrical and chemical signals
What are the five layers of the skin?
Corneum, Lucidum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Germinativum
What is Rosacea?
Facial redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes small bumps, typically centered on the nose and cheeks.
Do you think burns can lead to cancer and give a justification as to why or why not:
Yes - throws tissue off homeostasis and temperature can lead to mutations