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Unit 2 pt 3

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The outer layer of bone (around the bone) that serves as an anchoring point for skeletal muscle: Periosteum
The modified ends of a long bone that are often covered with cartilage: Epiphysis
The dermis contains: Blood vessels
Cylinder shaped shaft of a long bone: Diaphysis
The matrix of bone mainly contains the protein _____ and the mineral _____. Collagen; calcium
The major bone building cell (immature): Osteoblast
The sternum is a type of _____ bone. Flat
L5 is a type of _____ bone: Irregular
The femur is a type of _____ bone. Long
Major function of bones: Store minerals, and protect softer body parts
Hairs grow from the hair: Matrix
Nails grow from the nail: Matrix
The most superficial sub-layer of the epidermis whose cells are dead and ready to be shed to the environment: Stratum corneum
The part of hair that is implanted in the skin. Hair root
Major function of nails: Protect fingers and toes
The deepest sub-layer of the epidermis whose cells are alive and actively mitotic: Stratum basale
True about the hypodermis: composed of adipose and connective tissue
The epidermis contains: Melanocytes
Stimulates melanocytes to make more melanin: UV radiation
The method of heat loss that serves as the primary method, in which infrared heat rays escape radiation
The thickest layer of skin: Dermis
The most superficial layer of skin: Epidermis
major function of skin: storage and synthesis of fats and vitamin D Protect against UV radiation . Protect against pathogens . Thermoregulation for normal body temperature
Hair is located over the entire body surface? False
Created by: alejoh9987
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