25 Questions
What is the main function of the skin described in the text?
Protection against abrasion, water loss, and microorganisms
Which branch of medicine specializes in diagnosing and treating skin conditions?
Dermatology
What is the primary role of the liver in the body according to the text?
Detoxification and metabolism
Which part of the skin is responsible for detecting heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain?
Dermis
How does the skin contribute to temperature regulation in the body as mentioned in the text?
By activating sweat glands to cool the body down
What is the primary function of the epidermis?
To provide a waterproof barrier that prevents fluid loss from the body
Which type of sweat gland is responsible for the raw, unpleasant body odor?
Apocrine glands
What is the primary role of the dermis in the skin?
To provide structural support and nourishment to the epidermis
What is the function of the nail matrix or nail follicle?
To produce new nail cells through cell division
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skeletal system?
Sensation
What is the difference between spongy bone and compact bone?
Spongy bone is found only in the epiphyses of bones, while compact bone is found throughout the diaphysis
What is the primary role of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
To reabsorb or break down existing bone tissue
What is the function of the arrector pili muscle in the skin?
To contract and cause the hair to stand up, creating goosebumps
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for the majority of the skin's flexibility and strength?
Stratum spinosum
What is the primary function of the hypodermis or subcutaneous tissue?
To store fat and serve as insulation for the body
Which process forms flat bones like the skull and mandible?
Intramembranous Ossification
What is the term for the continuous process of bone resorption by osteoclasts and bone deposition by osteoblasts throughout life?
Bone remodeling
Which of the following is NOT part of the Axial Skeleton?
Femur
Which bone of the skull is responsible for forming the forehead?
Frontal bone
Which of the following is NOT a type of vertebra in the vertebral column?
Cranial vertebrae
Which type of abnormal curvature of the vertebral column is characterized by an excessive inward curvature of the spine?
Kyphosis
Which part of the rib cage is the xiphoid process located?
Sternum
Which of the following is NOT a type of movement in the body?
Contraction
Which of the following is NOT a property of the Muscular System?
Blood filtration
Which part of a muscle fiber is responsible for the sliding filament mechanism during muscle contraction?
Sarcomere
Learn about the integumentary system, which is the body's covering, including the skin. Discover the functions of the skin, such as protection against external elements and cutaneous sensation.
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