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The only cell layers of the skin that undergo mitosis are

stratum basale

Keratin is found in which layer of skin?

epidermis

The dermis is composed largely of

fibrous connective tissue

The membrane consisting of fibrous connective tissue overlying loose connective tissue is

synovial membrane

Melanin is produced by

melanocytes

When a body is in the anatomical position it is

standing erect with the face forward

Negative feedback is important for

maintaining homeostasis in the body

What are the four basic tissue types?

epithelium, connective, muscle, nervous

Give three characteristics of epithelial cells

cover body surface or form glands, have a free surface not in contact with other cells, have a basement membrane attached to underlying tissues

What are the six types of connective tissue?

loose/areolar, adipose (fat), dense/fibrous, cartilage, bone, blood

Name the three types of muscle cells and if they are striated/non-striated and voluntary/involuntary

Skeletal: striated, voluntary | Smooth: non-striated, involuntary | Cardiac: striated, involuntary

A plane that separates the body into right and left portions

sagittal plane

A plane that separates the body into dorsal and ventral parts

frontal plane

The most common type of cell in connective tissue is

fibroblasts

An osteocyte is

a bone cell surrounded by matrix

The microscopic bony chambers that house mature bone cells are called

lacunae

The upper part of the sternum is called

manubrium

Metacarpal bones form the framework of the

hand