Human Body Systems Flashcards

Front

The main function of the integumentary system is to act as a protective ___________ for the body.

Back

barrier

Front

The largest organ in the human body is the ___________.

Back

skin

Front

The skin helps regulate body temperature through sweating and the dilation or constriction of _____________.

Back

blood vessels

Front

The pigment that protects the skin from UV radiation is called _____________.

Back

melanin

Front

Hair and nails are considered accessory organs of the integumentary system, but the primary organ is the _____________.

Back

skin

Front

The skin's outer layer is called the epidermis, and the layer beneath it is the _____________.

Back

dermis

Front

Sweat glands are a key component of the integumentary system responsible for thermoregulation through the production of ___________.

Back

sweat

Front

The integumentary system is a barrier that protects the body from external threats such as pathogens and physical _____________.

Back

injury

Front

This system is composed of the skin, hair, nails, and various _____________.

Back

glands

Front

The skeletal system provides the body's structural ____________.

Back

support