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Human Body Care 
 
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Evidencia 3 
 
Sebastián Ruiz Chong 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
30/11/2022 
• Answer the following questions as best as possible: 
1.- What’s the main difference between anatomy and physiology? 
Anatomy is the study of the different body parts and physiology is the study of the 
body parts functions. 
2.- What’s melanin? 
Melanin is a substance present in the skin that produces pigment. Each person will 
have a different amount of melanin in their skin. This variation is due to genetics and 
other factors. 
3.- What’s the epithelial tissue? 
Epithelial Tissue Epithelial tissues are widespread throughout the body. They form 
the covering of all body surfaces, line body cavities and hollow organs, and are the 
major tissue in glands. 
4.- What are the epithelial tissue’s main functions? 
They perform a variety of functions that include protection, secretion, absorption, 
excretion, filtration, diffusion, and sensory reception. 
5.- Name 3 examples of connective tissue: 
Cartilage, bones, blood. 
6.- Which are the two classifications of the skeletal system? 
Axial and appendicular skeleton 
7.- Type of cancer caused by an abnormal growth of skin cells that give skin 
color? 
Melanoma 
8.- What does the sebaceous gland produce? 
Oily substance called sebum. 
9.- Name the 2 main layers of the skin (we know there are 3, name the 
outermost 2) 
 Dermis and epidermis. 
10.- What’s the function of the pyloric sphincter? 
regulate the amount of chyme released into the duodenum, which allows for maximal 
absorption of nutrients. Another major function of the pyloric sphincter is to prevent 
the regurgitation of chyme and bile. 
11.- What’s LDL and HDL (cholesterol components)? 
LDL and HDL are the two main types of cholesterol, that make up your total of 
cholesterol. LDL: (low-density lipoproteins) is the bad cholesterol HDL: (high-density 
lipoproteins) is the good cholesterol 
 12.- Place the main organs from the digestive system (in order): 
1- mouth 
2- esophagus 
3- the stomach 
4- small intestine 
5- pancreas 
6- liver 
7- gallbladder 
8- colon 
9- anus 
13.- What does fiber do to your body? 
Fiber helps in controlling your blood sugar level. As compared to other food types, it 
takes a fairly longer time for fibers to get digested in the body. As fibers slow down 
the process of digestion, it takes a longer time for sugar or glucose to enter the 
bloodstream. This consequently helps in maintaining a proper level of sugar in the 
body. 
14.- What’s the main cause of death in the whole world? 
Hearth diseases 
15.- What’s the most probable health issue a drug addict, obese person may 
develop at a relatively young age (30-50’s)? 
Hearth diseases, cancer, fatty liver. 
 16.- What are leucocytes? 
Leukocytes, also known as white blood cells, are a central part of the immune 
system. They help to protect the body against foreign substances, microbes, and 
infectious diseases. 
17.- In which body structure are the vocal cords located? 
Larynx. 
18.- Which are some of the main causes for heart attacks? 
The most common cause of a heart attack is coronary artery disease, which is the 
most common type of heart disease. 
19.- What’s the pericardium? 
The pericardium is a thin sac that surrounds your heart. It protects and lubricates 
your heart and keeps it in place within your chest. 
20.- What’s the endocardium? 
The endocardium is a thin, smooth tissue that makes up the lining of the chambers 
and valves of the heart. The innermost layer of the heart’s walls, it serves as a barrier 
between cardiac muscles and the bloodstream and contains necessary blood 
vessels. It also houses the heart’s conduction system, which regulates the activity of 
cardiac muscles. 
21.- What’s the myocardium? 
The myocardium is the middle muscular layer of the heart. It is the thickest layer 
which lies between the single-cell endocardium layer, and the outer epicardium, 
which makes up the visceral pericardium that surrounds and protects the heart. 
22.- What’s the main function of the nose cavities? 
Role as a passage for inhaled air and role of mucus membrane in purifying the air. 
23.- Are the kidneys complementary organs of the digestive system? Yes/No, 
why? 
Not directly but yes, because kidneys are part of the urinary system. However, the 
two systems do interact. The Digestive System brings energy into the body which 
feeds, in part, the kidneys. The kidneys, as part of the Urinary System, support the 
cells of the body (including those of the Digestive System) to eliminate wastes from 
the blood. 
24.- How are the contraction and relaxation of the heart called? 
Hearth rate. 
25.- What does the nervous system use to convey information to neurons? 
Send electrical impulses and chemicals signals. 
26.- Which are the main phases of the ovarian cycle? 
The ovarian cycle consists of three phases: follicular (preovulatory) phase, ovulation, 
and luteal (postovulatory) phase, whereas the uterine cycle is divided into 
menstruation, proliferative (postmenstrual) phase and secretory (premenstrual) 
phase. 
27.- What are androgens, where are they produced? 
Androgen, any of a group of hormones that primarily influence the growth and 
development of the male reproductive system. The predominant and most active 
androgen is testosterone, which is produced by the male testes. 
28.- Which neurotransmitters are generally associated with emotion 
regulation? 
Monoamines neurotransmitters. 
29.- Where does fertilization of the ovule by sperm usually takes place? 
Fallopian tubes.