chapter 5 lecture Flashcards
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skin functions
thermoregulation, blood reservoir, protection of underlying structures, cutaneous (sensory) information, excretion and absorption, synthesis of vitamin D
composition of the skin
layers of skin, hair, oil and sweat glands, nails, sensory receptors
structure of skin
7% of total body weight, consists of Epidermis, Dermis, and Hypodermis
epidermis
superficial layer (stratified squamous epi)
dermis
connective tissue layer
hypodermis
deeper areolar and adipose tissue
gland definition
endocrine gland
exocrine gland
glands arise from this tissue type
epithelial tissue
carcinomas arise from this tissue type
epithelial tissue
the internal and externa linings of the body
epithelial tissue
covers body, lines organs, and body cavities (forms glands)
epithelial tissue
all types are different, has specialized cells surrounded by a matrix
connective tissue
specialized for contraction
muscle tissue
types include skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
muscle tissue
type of tissue includes neurons and neuroglia
nervous tissue
specialized for communication
nervous tissue
may be striated due to arrangement of cell proteins actin and myosin
muscle tissue
tissue with functions including protection, secretion, and absorption
epithelial tissue
bone and cartilage included
connective tissue
where is the stratum basale found in this layer
epidermis
what does the mnemonic “Californians Like Girls in String Bikinis”
stratum Corneum, stratum Lucidum, stratum Granulosum, stratum Spinosum,
stratum Basale
merkel cells are found in this layer of the skin
epidermis