Anatomy and Physiology Unit 2 Lesson 2
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Match the substances with the barriers. - Melanin - Keratin - Dendritic Cells
- Chemical Barrier - Physical Barrier - Biological Barrier
Which is NOT a function of the integumentary system?
Digestion
activate sweat glands
Endocrine
Elimination of waste is the process of _____.
Excretion
Arrector pili muscles contract to create _____.
Goosebumps
temperature control
Muscular
Sensory
Nervous
vitamin D for calcium absorption
Skeletal
_____ evaporates off the skin to cool the body.
Sweat
_____ decreases the diameter of the blood vessels.
Vasoconstriction
_____ increases the diameter of the blood vessels.
Vasodilation
Sunlight is needed to convert _____.
Vitamin D
The _____ serves as the thermostat of the body.
hypothalamus
