ew, gross
body-ody-ody
lets get into skin
chemicals
surprise me!
100
What does the term porous mean?
something that has holes/openings in it
(ex. a sponge, the skin, etc)
100
_____ controls steady circulation of the blood through the body by the heart and blood vessels.
circulatory system
100
Why does the body sweat?
CORRECT ANSWERS:
to regulate body temperature
to prevent overheating
100
what does the term miscible mean?
something is capable of being mixed
100
what is the term for manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by using movements to increase metabolism and circulation?
massage lol
200
name the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria.
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
200
a group of specialized glands that affect the growth, development, sexual activities, and health of the entire body.
the endocrine system
200
what does the skin's barrier function protect us from?
irritation and intercellular water loss
200
The addition of hydrogen or the loss of oxygen causes....
oxidation
200
what device is used for cataphoresis?
Galvanic current
300
what is a fluid created by infection?
pus
300
list the four types of tissue
connective, epithelial, muscle, nerve
300
*DAILY DOUBLE*
what are the guard cells of the immune system that protect us from foreign invaders such as bacteria?
Lanerghans Immune Cells
300
molecules that contain 2 or more atoms of the same element are also known as:
a) atomic molecules c)mitosis
b) chemical molecules d)elemental molecules
d) elemental molecules
300
What layer of the skin contains Melanocytes?
Stratum Germinativum or "the Basal Layer" is acceptable
400
* DAILY DOUBLE *
what is the common household name for chloasma?
liver spots
400
What organ in the endocrine system secretes enzyme producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbs, proteins, and fats?
the pancreas
400
What protein determines hair, eye and skin color?
Melanin
400
What does pH stand for?
Potential Hydrogen
400
The distance between two successive peaks of electromagnetic waves
wavelength
500
what is excoriation?
a skin sore or abrasion caused by scratching or scraping
500
What gland controls how quickly the body burns energy and makes proteins?
a) adrenal b) pituitary c)pineal d)thyroid
Thyroid
500
name the 5 layers of the skin IN ORDER.
500
Which of the following is a chemical change?
a) melting an ice cube b) rain turning into sleet
c) burning wood d) shredding paper
c) burning wood
500
What skin type is more likely to have Milia?
DRY APPARENTLY (-_-)