Exam 4: Body Organization and Homeostasis

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 hormones.

A group of organs in the body that have a common function would make up a(n)________.

What are the signs of skin cancer that distinguish it from other skin irregularities?

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -The organ system that protects the underlying tissues from abrasion,prevents dehydration,and aids in the regulation of body temperature.

Which form of muscle is involuntary and occurs in the walls of the blood vessels?

________ is the pigment produced by melanocytes that gives skin its color.

In negative feedback,a muscle or gland works to counteract a change in homeostasis.The muscles or glands doing this are said to be ________.

Charlotte liked to have a suntan all of the time,so when she was at the beach or the tanning salon,she never wore sunscreen.During a visit to her doctor,she was told that she has the most common form of skin cancer.She will be all right,but she should avoid prolonged exposure to UV radiation in the future.Which skin cancer does she have?

Cartilage that forms at the end of long bones and functions to allow bones to slide past each other during movement is called which of the following?

The dark chemical that accumulates in the skin after exposure to the sun is called ________.

Carlos visited the desert for the first time and,as he was sweating a lot,bought some distilled water.This seemed to satisfy his thirst very well.Why is the distilled water not the best choice of beverage for Carlos?

________ glands secrete fluids that consist of water,salts,and metabolic wastes,but mainly function to regulate body temperature.

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -A muscle type that provides voluntary movement and is composed of long,cylindrical cells with multiple nuclei and obvious striations.

If you want to avoid skin cancer,the safest thing to do is ________.

Which of the following tissues covers the body surfaces,lines the body cavities and organs,and forms glands?

Carla has serious acne.What caused it and what can she do to treat it?

Which are specialized cells found at the base of the epidermis that produce pigments that help give skin its color?

The flattened or scale-like cells that line the blood vessels are known as ________ epithelium.

The least common type of skin cancer mentioned in the text,but the one that must be taken most seriously,is ________.

The epithelial cells that function in secretion or absorption and that are found in many glands and in the kidney tubules are ________.