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Landon G 1-5
Chapter 1-5 Flashcards, Anatomy
| Question, Term | Answer, Definition |
|---|---|
| What is the wall of a cell that provides structure and determines what can pass through called? | Cell Membrane |
| What is osmosis | The diffusion of water from a gradient of low solute to high solute |
| What are the 5 top layers of the skin called starting from the deepest to the most superior? | Stratum Basale, Stratum Spinosum, Stratum Granulosum, Stratum Lucidum, Stratum Corneum |
| How does the integumentary system lose heat? | Through sweat glands and raising blood to the surface of the skin to be lost as radiation, or conduction |
| What is an irregular bone? | A bone that does not follow the other classifications of bone: Long, Flat, Short |
| Where is the mandible found? | The lower jawbone in the face |
| What is the purpose of red bone marrow and where is it found? | It creates new blood through hematopoiesis, and it is found in bones, most often the medullary cavities of long bones. |
| How does the skeletal system maintain electrolyte homeostasis, and what is it made of? | It is made of mostly calcium with some phosphorus, and it stores calcium that is in excess or breaks down bones to release it into the bloodstream when needed. |
| What can you do to ensure strong bones for the longest period of time possible? | Exercise/weight training puts more pressure on bones, causing them to reinforce themselves, and ensure adequate calcium intake |
| The delicate balance in our body that ensures that we are kept alive and at our highest degree of function | Homeostasis |
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