Terms
ab- vs ad-
ab- away; away from
ad- toward
derm/o
skin
Name all 4 functions of the skin
Protection
Body temperature maintenance
Excretion
Perception of stimuli
_____ is a type of body tissue made up of bundles of fibers that are held together by connective tissue.
muscle
hyper- vs hypo-
hyper- above; above normal; excessive
hypo- below; below normal; deficient
my/o
muscle
What are the layers of the skin?
top - epidermis
middle - dermis
lower - subcutaneous (hypodermis)
When muscles work in pairs, the ______ causes the primary movement, and the ______ works against this movement.
agonist; antagonist
out; away from
e-, ex-
itching
psor/o, prurit/o
What are the accessory organs of the integumentary system?
Hair, nails, glands
The ability of a skeletal muscle to receive and respond to a nerve impulse is known as ____
excitability
-paresis
weakness
coordination; order
Where do sweat glands terminate?
Pores (on the skins surface)
What is automaticity?
the ability of a muscle to contract without the involvement of nerve supply
paralysis
-plegia
py/o
pus
Where is epithelial tissue located?
Epithelial tissue covers the surface of the body and also line internal organs and cavities
Which type of muscle is also known as striated muscle?
Skeletal muscle