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Anatomy & Physiology
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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
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cuticle is the hair's outer most layer
which has shingle or scale like cells
that overlap. These cells work
defensively to prevent damage to
the hair's inner structure and to
control water content of hair fiber.
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chewing of solid foods.
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forms the roof of the mouth and curves
down at the back to join the throat.
Right lung- The right lung is shorter than Nostril- create openings to the outside
the left lung to make room for the liver. world.
Diaphragm- is a thin skeletal muscle that Epiglottis- to pre- vent the secretions of
sits at the base of the chest and separates theupper air passages, etc., from enter-
the abdomen from the chest. ing the larynx when in a state of rest.
Left lung- The left lung is narrower than Larynx- serves to protect the lower
the right to make room for the heart. airways, facilitates respiration, and plays a
key role in phonation.
Primary bronchus- to carry air that is
breathed in through to the functional Pleural Cavity- acts as a lubricant and
tissues of the lungs, called alveoli. allows the pleurae to slide effortlessly
against each other during respiratory
Trachea- is to transport air to and from movements.
the lungs.
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Esophagus- The esophagus functions
primarily as a transport tube that directs
the progression of food and fluids from
the mouth to the stomach.
Large Intestine- The purpose of the large
intestine is to absorb water and salts from Stomach- the human stomach is as an
the material that has not been digested as aid to digestion.
food, and get rid of any waste products left
over. Gallbladder- stores bile produced by the
liver.
Rectum- The rectum's job is to receive
stool from the colon, let you know that Small Intestine- carries out most of the
there is stool to be evacuated (pooped out) digestive process, absorbing almost all of
and to hold the stool until evacuation the nutrients you get from foods into your
happens. bloodstream.
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Pineal gland- secretes hormones, such
as melatonin, and controls the circadian
Pituitary gland- it monitors and regulates rhythms.
many bodily functions through the hormones
that it produces, including: Growth and Thymus- produces and secretes
sexual/reproductive development and thymosin, a hormone necessary for T cell
function. development and production.
Thyroid gland- It helps to regulate many Pancreas- helps your digestive system by
body functions by constantly releasing a making hormones.
steady amount of thyroid hormones into the
bloodstream. Ovary- produce the egg cells, called the
ova or oocytes.
Adrenal gland- produce hormones that
help regulate your metabolism, immune
system, blood pressure, response to stress
and other essential functions.
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Kidney- The kidneys work to ensure an
adequate quantity of plasma to keep
blood flowing to vital organs.
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