A&P 1st Sem review

Front

What are the primary functions of the skin?

Back

Protect, regulate temperature, synthesize Vitamin D.

Front

What does the 'A' in the ABCDE acronym for skin cancer stand for?

Back

Asymmetrical.

Front

What type of tissue lines the interior and exterior of organs?

Back

Epithelial tissue.

Front

What is compact bone?

Back

Dense bone in which the bony matrix is solidly filled with organic ground substance and inorganic salts.

Front

What color does melanin give to the skin?

Back

Varying shades of yellow to black.

Front

What is the role of epithelial tissue?

Back

To cover and protect surfaces, line cavities and organs, and facilitate absorption and secretion.

Front

What is the function of melanin in the skin?

Back

To provide pigmentation and protect against UV radiation.

Front

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

Back

Compact bone and spongy bone.

Front

What is the significance of the ABCDE rule in skin cancer detection?

Back

It helps in identifying potential skin cancers based on Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter, and Evolving changes.

Front

What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

Back

Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, while spongy bone is lighter and contains red bone marrow.