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Anatomy & Physiology 1

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  • When the skin is injured, inflammation follows. One effect of this response is that it __________.
    carries defensive cells to the area
  • Substances "spread out" by __________.
    diffusion
  • When the supply of oxygen in the blood is low, what color would the skin appear?
    bluish
  • Which anatomical position are the fingers compared to the elbow?
    distal
  • Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?
    sagittal
  • Which tissue is located in the brain and the spinal cord?
    nervous
  • The most common skin cancer is __________.
    basal cell carcinoma
  • In the anatomical position, the body is __________.
    standing with the arms at the sides and palms facing forward
  • Molecules are composed of __________.
    at least two atoms bonded together
  • The pelvic cavity contains the __________.
    reproductive organs
  • Which of the following causes herpes simplex?
    a virus
  • Which type of tissue covers the body and most organs?
    epithelial
  • The cardiovascular system is __________.
    two or more organs working toward the same goal
  • The skin plays a role in regulating body temperature by __________.
    dilating or constricting blood vessels in the skin
  • The causes of eczema are __________.
    mostly unknown
  • When put in water, __________ release positively or negatively charged ions.
    electrolytes
  • Which anatomical position is the nose compared to the ears?
    anterior
  • Triglycerides that are used to store energy for cells are one form of __________.
    lipid
  • these structures or substances in the skin helps prevent UV radiation from damaging deep structures of the skin?
    melanin
  • type of burn involves the epidermis and dermis but does not affect muscles or bones?
    second-degree
  • Cellulitis is an inflammation of connective tissues in skin caused by __________.
    bacteria
  • Melanin, which helps protect underlying layers of skin from UV radiation, is deposited throughout the __________.
    epidermis
  • Which skin condition has characteristics of itchy, silvery, scaly lesions?
    psoriasis