Integumamtry System Flashcards

(36 cards)

1
Q

Which epidermal layer can you use as landmark when identifying other layers

A

Stratum Cornum

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2
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What connective tissue makes up the papillary layer

A

Areolar

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3
Q

What is arrector pili muscle

A

Muscle that connects to the hair follicle

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4
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What is the function of arrector pili

A

Pull on hairs which makes hair stand up
Keeping you warm

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5
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What are three epithelial membranes

A

Serous
Mucous
Cutaneous

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6
Q

Where can you find mucous membranes

A

Nasal, trachea or the stomach

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7
Q

What is visceral serosa

A

Attached to the organ (inner)

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8
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What is the perietal serosa

A

Attaches to the body cavity

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9
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Where is the serous fluid

A

In between visceral and perietal

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10
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Another name for cutaneous membrane is

A

Epidermis (skin)

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11
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What kind of cells make up the epidermis?

A

Stratified squamous

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12
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What is the epidermis

A

Top layer of skin

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13
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What systems can you find mucous membranes

A

Digestive, respiratory, urinary

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14
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What kind of cell type and tissue makes up serous membrane

A

Simple squamous
Areolar

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15
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What are 2 cells of epidermis

A

Keratinocytes
Melanocytes

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16
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What are keratinocytes

A

Cells that move from deeper in the skin to the skins surface.

17
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When the skin cells are at the skin surface and dying, what are they called?

18
Q

What is keratin?

A

Tough proteins that make the epidermis a great physical barrier

19
Q

What are the layers of the epidermis?

A

Stratum Basal
Stratum spinosm
Stratum granulosum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum corneum

20
Q

Which layer of the epidermis can only be found in thick skin

A

Stratum lucidum

21
Q

What is the acronym for the layers of the skin?

A

Boys see girls like crazy

22
Q

Where can you find the stratum basal

A

Deepest layer

23
Q

Where can you find stratum spinosm

A

Above basal layer

24
Q

What is the main function of the spinosm layer

A

Resist pulling when skin is stretching and produces pre-keratin

25
What’s granulosum main function
Create a waterproof barrier to retain fluid
26
Which dermal layer is easiest to spot
Granulosum
27
What is the main function of stratum lucidum
Protects from abrasion
28
Where can you find corneum
Top layer of epidermis largest layer
29
What is under the epidermis
Dermis
30
What are the three layers of the dermis?
Dermal papillae Papillary layer Reticular layer
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What is the main function of the papillary layer
To provide nutrients to epidermis
32
What does the papillary layer look like?
Ridges and swirls
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What kind of tissue is dermal papillae
Areolar Loose connective tissue
34
What does dermal papillae look like
Peg or nipple like structures
35
Where can you find the reticular layer?
Under the papillary layer and dermal papillae
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What kind of tissue is the reticular layer?
Dense, irregular tissue