Chapter 5: The Integumentary System Flashcards
Keratin is..
A protein that helps to protect and waterproof the skin.
What are the 6 functions of skin?
- ) Body temperature regulation
- ) Reservoir for blood
- ) Protection from external environment
- ) Cutaneous sensations
- ) Excretion and absorption
- ) Vitamin D synthesis
Providing immunity to the body is the result of…
Langerhans cells
Which (oil) gland is associated with hair follicles?
Sebaceous
Which gland is found in the external auditory meatus (ear canal)?
Ceruminous
Perspiration(sweat) is produced by..
Sudoriferous
And inflammation of the sebaceous glands results in the skin condition called
Acne
What are the pigments of skin?
Melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin
Type of cells that produces pigments that result in skin color are..
Melanocytes
Freckles are the result of..
Patches of melanin
The layer of the epidermis which contains cells that are capable of cell division is the
Stratum basale
Adipose tissue is found in what layer of skin?
Subcutaneous
Stratum corneum is..
The layer of skin that contains dead cells
When an individual is cold, the ________ muscles contract.
Arrector pili
The papillary layer of the _______ is the layer of the skin that contains blood vessels.
Dermis
Stratum corneum..
Is the outermost layer of the epidermis
Stratum lucidum is…
The layer of the epidermis in the skin found in the palm of the hand or foot.
This layer of the skin becomes keratinized…
Stratum corneum
_________ is the medical speciality that can be diagnosed and treat skin disorders.
Dermatology
_________ is the inherited condition in which individuals can’t produce melanin.
Albinism
Meisner’s corpuscles are…
Receptors in the DERMIS that are sensitive to touch
Merkel cells(tactile cells) are…
In the EPIDERMIS and also sensitive to touch
Part of the nail that extends past the finger…
Free edge
Base of the hair follicle..
Bulb
