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FSH targets the ovaries which will create
- Alkaline mucous coat- Tight junctions- Epithelial cell replacement (stem cells)
- Mucus cells produce protective alkaline mucus- Stem cells produce new cells- Parietal cells produce HCl &ghrelin (appetite hormone)- Chief cells produce gastric lipase & pepsinogen
It is the primary site of chemical digestion and neutralizes stomach acid.
Parotid (largest) - produces serous fluidSubmandibular - mix of bothSublingual - produces mucus
Sweat (evaporation of water requires energy); blood vessels will expand to bring blood closer to surface to cool or contract to keep blood deeper and stay warm
Damage level: 1st damage to epidermis only, 2nd damage to epi and upper dermis, 3rd damage to epi and all dermis
Over 25% of body has 2nd degree burns or over 10% of the body has 3rd degree burns or 3rd degree burn on face, hands, or feet
Cells that produce melanin (which gives color to skin)
Passive acquired immunity-natural acquired immunity-artificial acquired immunity
What can you conclude from the fact that your skin prevents harmful germs from entering your body?
Place the following layers of skin in order, from outermost to innermost: A) Dermis; B) Epidermis; C) Hypodermis
What do sebaceous glands, hair follicles, and sweat glands have in common?
As people age, their bodies stop making elastin. This leads to:
each skeletal muscle is covered in connective tissue called a
Which bodily system — parts of which can be found in the skin — is responsible for your sense of touch?
Only skeletal and smooth muscle cells are elongated and referred to as
Which word best describes the hypodermis?
Although an axon remains relatively unbranched for most of its length, it may give rise to a few side branches called:
Most axons and their collaterals branch extensively at their: