Exam 3 Ch 29 Flashcards
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Integument
outer covering of body. Protective wrapping that includes skin and all structure derived from (hair, horns, etc)
Epidermis
part of invertebrate integument. principle covering, single layered. Some have cuticle over epidermis for extra protection.
Syncytial Tegument
part of invertebrate integument. In flatworms, resistant to immune responses of host and digestion by host enzymes. Arthropods have most complex invertebrate integuments
Hypodermis
single layered epidermis that secretes complex cuticle of 2 zones: procuticle and epicuticle
Procuticle
thicker inner zone composed of protein and chitin in layers
Epicuticle
outer zone, lying on external surface above procuticle, nonchitinous complex of proteins and lipids that provides a protective moisture proofing barrier
Sclerotization
formation of highly resistant and insoluble protein sclerotin. Calcification is the hardening of cuticle. B/c of touch cuticle, arthropods must molt to grow
Vertebrate Integument
thin outer stratified epithelial layer of the epidermis
Dermis
true skin, derives epidermis, inner thicker layer. Gives rise to derivatives like hair, feathers, claws, horns
Keratinication
keratin accumulates in interior of cells as outer layers of cells are displaces.
Carnification
cells resistant to aprasion and water diffusion form outermost
Stratum Corneum
epidermal layer becomes thick in areas exposed to persistant pressure or wear. Ex: calluses, foot pads on mammals, scales on reptiles
Structures like claws, beaks, nails, and horns contain…
keratinized epidermal and dermal components
Functions of animal colorization
camo to ward off predators and mate. Integumentary color is usually produced by pigments or by physical structure of surface tissue
Structural color
colors produced by certain light wave lengths, responsibile for most iredescent hues in animal kingdom
Pigments
very varied group of large molecules that reflect light rays
Chromatophores
specialized pigment containing cell. Pigment could concentrate in center of cell too small to see or disperse throughout cell providing max display. Most widespread of animal pigments are melanins - group of black or brown polymers responsible for various earth cobred shades on animals. contain pigment cells called melanophores
Carotenoid
yellow and red colors –> xanthophores
Indophores
silvery of metallic effect
Hydrostatic skeletons
hydroulic movement by muscles moving fluid. Inexpensive and efficient. Ex: earthworm movement, elephant trunk
Muscularhydrostats
composed of incompressible tissue at constant volume. Like elephant trunks, mammal tongues
Rigid Skeletons
Consist of rigid elements, usually jointed, where muscles attach
Types of rigid skeleton
exoskeleton, endoskeleton
Exoskeleton
protective or for movement. Take form of skell, spicule, calcareous, proteinaceous, or chitinous plate. Can be rigid –> mollusks or jointed –> arthropods. Does not grow, must molt