Essentials Midterm

Front

Involuntary muscle tissue

Back

Smooth and cardiac muscle tissues are involuntary, meaning they are not under conscious control.

Front

A major function of skin is protection from:

Back

The skin protects from abrasion, UV light, and entry of microorganisms.

Front

Which body plane divides the body into left and right parts?

Back

The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right parts.

Front

What layer of skin contains nerves, blood vessels, oil glands, muscles, and sweat glands?

Back

The dermis is the layer of skin that contains nerves, blood vessels, oil glands, muscles, and sweat glands.

Front

The skeleton is split into two sections; what are they?

Back

The skeleton is divided into the appendicular skeleton (arms, legs, pelvis) and the axial skeleton (head, spine, ribs).

Front

What is the primary function of the dermis?

Back

The dermis provides structural support and houses various structures such as blood vessels and glands.

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

Back

Skeletal muscle is responsible for voluntary movements.

Front

What is the role of the epidermis?

Back

The epidermis serves as the outer protective layer of the skin.

Front

What is the function of sweat glands?

Back

Sweat glands help regulate body temperature and excrete waste.

Front

What is the significance of the axial skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton supports the head, neck, and trunk, and protects the brain and spinal cord.