Planes/Directional Terms
Which plane divides the body into left and right?
Sagittal Plane
The cells responsible for producing melanin are called
Melanocytes
The small extensions of the dermis that interlock with the epidermis; they increase the surface area for nutrient exchange and contribute to the formation of fingerprints and skin texture.
Dermal Pappilae
This organ receives and interprets all the sensory information you encounter and is part of your Central Nervous System (CNS)
Brain
Which state is Ms. Youngblood from?
Nebraska
The nose is _________ to the ears.
Medial
These cells produce keratin, which forms the tissues of the hair, nails, and the outer layer of the skin.
Keratinocytes
Nociceptors are receptors that detect
pain and injury
Pointless organ but we DON'T want it to get the itis
Appendix
Name 3 countries that start with a T
Turkey, Thailand, Tanzania, Tunisia, Tajikistan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu
The plane dividing the body into top and bottom is the
Transverse Plane
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This gland secretes sebum into hair follicles, lubricating the skin and hair, providing a protective barrier and preventing dryness.
Sebaceous Gland
Your two kidneys are part of your urinary system and they filter about 200 quarts of fluid every day. Your kidneys are responsible for balancing your body's fluids (mostly water) and _________________.
electrolytes
Out of your 3 educators (Youngblood, Parkinson, Menendez), which of us was a rapper in high school?
L dot PARKINSONNN
Which directional term describes being farther from the point of attachment?
distal
Another name for fat cells (CELLS)
adipocytes
Differentiate between the coiled gland of sudoriferous (Sweat) Gland and the duct of sudoriferous (Sweat) Gland
Coiled produces the sweat and Duct transports it
These little glands look like a hat on each of the kidneys. They produce hormones like adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol.
Adrenal Glands
When is Ms. Menendez's birthday?
June 30th
The sternum is your chest bone. Which parts of which planes does the sternum fall in?
Anterior (front) part of the coronal (frontal) plane
Superior part of the transverse plane
Found in the stratum spinosum layer of the epidermis, these cells help regulate the immune system
Langerhans Cells
What is the difference between Meissner's Corpuscles and Pacinian Corpuscles?
Meissner's: Detect light touch and vibration
Pacinian: Detect deep pressure and vibrations
This endocrine gland that makes and releases certain hormones. Its main job is to control your metabolism — which is the process of how your body transforms the food you consume into energy
Thyroid Gland
What are the ingredients of a Big Mac