Integumentaty System Flashcards
The Anatomy of your skin tissues and the function of it.
What are the functions of the Integumentary System
Skin that forms a barrier between ourselves and the outside world. Strong yet flexible covering our bodies
What are the types of tissue that make up the epidermis,dermis and subcutaneuous layers
Epidermis: Stratified Squamous epithelium
Dermis: Connective Tissue
Subcutaneous tissue: Adipose Tissue and loose Connective Tissue
What are the layer of the epidermis
Stratum Basale, Stratum Spinosum. Stratum Granulosum, stratum Corneum, Stratum Lucidium
Describe each layer of the epidermis
SB: SS: SG: SC: SL:
What is keratin
A protien (cytoplasm)
How is keratin formed
Older cells that harden in a process called Keratinization
What is melanin
A pigment that produces skin color
What cell produces melanin
Melonocytes
What are the two main types of melanin and what is its basic function
Black and brown
Pink and red
What are the major determinants of skin color
Genetics
Environmental
Physiological Factors
What are Dermal Papillae
House pain and touch receptors they contain capillary loops
List some of the accessory structures found within the dermis
Nails
Hair
Sebaceous Glands
Sweat Glands
