membrane
What are the 4 types of body membranes?
-synovial
-cutaneous
-mocous
-serous
What is the location of the synovial membrane?
lines joints
What is the function of the mucous
Secretes mucus to trap particles
What are the 3 layers of skin?
What is keratin?
a protein that forms the outer layer of the hair, skin, and nails
Whihc membrane is the skin?
cutaneous
lines the body cavities that don't open.
What is the function of the Cutaneous?
Regulates body temp, slows water loss
What layer of the skin is the dermis?
What sudoriferous gland is responsible for the sweat that smells?
apocrine gland
Does the serous line open cavities or closed cavities?
Closed cavities
Where is the mucous membrane?
line the body cavities that open out.
What is the function of the Synovial membrane?
Reduce friction and cushioning
What layer of the skin has melanin?
epidermis
Which degrees of burns should not be worried about?
1st degree and 2nd degree
What is the function of the synovial membrane?
secretes synovial fluid for cushioning & reduces friction.
What organs can you find the serous membrane in?
Brain, heart, lungs
What's the function of the sebaceous gland
secrete an oily mixture to keep hair soft and waterproof
What type of tissue is the epidermis made of?
stratified squamous
Kidney failure and circulatory failure
What are the pairs of the serous membrane, and what part do they line?
visceral (touches organs) parietal (outer layer)
Where can you find the mucous membrane?
mouth nose, respiratory, digestive.
What is the function of the nail?
protecting covering for fingers and toes
What tissue is the hypodermis made of?
Connective and adipose
What is the "ABCDE" when looking at skin cancer?
A-Asymmetry
B-defined border
C-color difference/changes
D-diameter larger than and an eraser
E-evolving over time