Largest organ of the body that form physical barrier between the external environment and internal environment
Skin
Body's largest and primary protective organ, covering its entire external source
Function of the skin
Temperature regulation and protection against UV light, trauma, pathogens, microorganisms and toxins
Epidermis
Outermost tissue layer
Epi
Above
Stratum Basale
Layers that pushes up the cells to replenish the outer layer which is constantly shredding dead cells
Melanin
Gives skin color and allows the skin to tan
Layers of skin
Epidermis, dermis and hypodermis
Hyperpigmentation
Overproduction of melanin
Hypopigmentation
Underproduction of melanin
Medical and dental terminology refers to the words and language used specifically in the medical, dental, and health fields
The proper definition describes medical terminology as language used to describe anatomical structures, procedures, conditions, processes and treatments in the medical and dental field.
Body System - Groups of organs and tissues that work together to perform important jobs for the body
Levels of Organization
A) Cells
B) Tissues
C) Organ
D) Organ System
E) Organism
Cell - the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism
Tissue - a group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a unit
Organ - a collection of tissues that structurally form a functional unit specialized to perform a particular function
OrganSystem - Is a group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions
