A | B |
third degree | the type of burn that damages the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis |
epidermis | the layer of skin that has no blood supply |
pigments | carotene, melanin, and hemoglobin are ____________ that contribute to skin color |
apocrine | the sweat glands found in the axillary and genital regions |
blister | results when the dermis and epidermis separate |
integumentary | protection, thermoregulation, and excretion are all functions of this system |
sebaceous | the glands that produce oil |
apocrine | the sweat glands that have odor |
dermis | the layer of skin where tattoo needles are injected |
cutaneous | skin is also referred to as _________ tissue |
cellulose | an indigestible polysaccharide |
Peyer's patches | lymphatic tissue in the small intestine |
carbohydrates | the most used nutrient for producing ATP |
protein | meat and fish are rich in this nutrient |
gallbladder | where excess bile is stored |
bile | a fluid released by the liver and used to break down fats |
nutrients | carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are the major __________ |
pharynx | a common passageway for food, water, and air |
small intestine | the body's main digestive organ |
peristalsis | the mechanism that propels food down the digestive tract |
water | the main component of urine |
nervous | the endocrine and _________ systems are the two regulatory systems of the body |
bone | the parathyroid glands target these cells when calcium is needed |
growth | the major targets of _______ hormone are bones and muscles |
epinephrine | another name for adrenaline |
hypothalamus | what controls the pituitary gland |
tropic | hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands |
negative feedback | how the endocrine system is regulated |
urethra | the urinary system structure that also has a role in the male reproductive system |
renal artery | supplies each kidney with blood |
renal vein | drains the blood from each kidney |
cortex | the outer region of each kidney |
medulla | the inner region of the kidney where nephrons are located |
pelvis | basin like area of the kidney continuous with the ureter |
glomerulus | where filtration occurs in the kidney |
Bowman's capsule | where filtrate is collected for transport through the nephron |
ureter | carries urine from the kidney to the bladder |
bladder | sac that stores urine temporarily |
urethra | carries urine from the urethra to the outside of the body |
adipose capsule | the fat surrounding the kidneys that holds them in place |
nephron | the structural and functional unit of the kidney |