Exam 4: Body Organization and Homeostasis

Sarah loved to run in the dry desert town of Needles,CA.However,when she moved to Mobile,AL,on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico,she was surprised that when she went out for a jog at 91∘F (33∘C),she developed dizziness and confusion sooner than she had in the desert at the same temperature.She is probably is suffering from ________.

The inner layer of skin that contains blood vessels,nerves,sweat glands,oil glands,and hair follicles is called the ________.

Two roller derby players trip each other and fall.One of them breaks a cartilage in her knee,while the other skater breaks a bone in her foot.Which one of them will take longer to heal? Explain your answer.

Which loose connective tissue lies beneath the skin and functions to anchor the skin?

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -The organ system that is responsible for the exchange of gases with the environment.

Which of the following contains the most cells?

If Argus fell into the waters around Labrador (temperature 1∘C,or 34∘F),what reaction is most likely to happen?

Under warm conditions,you will not have goose bumps because the arrector pili muscles ________.

Where would you find smooth muscle tissue in your body?

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -The organ system that produces and releases eggs and sperm.

________ glands secrete products onto body surfaces or into body cavities or organs via ducts.

People who are very underweight often complain of being cold.However,individuals who are overweight are less likely to complain of being cold.Explain why this might be the case.

Why are Botox treatments more frequently used by people after age 40? Is one treatment enough for a lifetime? Explain!

An easy way to remember the signs of skin cancer is this memory trick suggested by the American Cancer Society: ________.

A tendon or ligament is made up principally of ________ tissue.

The largest organ of your body is ________.

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -The organ system that regulates and integrates body functions via neurons.

________ tissue coordinates body activities that result from initiation and transmission of nerve impulses from one part of the body to another.

Which layer lacks blood vessels?

Compare and contrast the three types of muscle tissue.