Integumentary Flashcards

memorization

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Q

List the functions of the Integumentary system.

A

Protection, Temperature regulations, Sensation, Metabolism

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2
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Most superficial layer of the dermis?

A

Papillary layer

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3
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Subcutaneous adipose tissue(Superficial facia)

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Hypodermis

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4
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Superficial to the Superficial Facia and made of dense irregular CT?

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Reticular layer

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5
Q

Produces Intermediate filament(Keratin)

A

Keratinocyte

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6
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Produce pigment Melanin

A

Melanocyte

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7
Q

Monitor Epidermis for infection

A

Langerhans cell

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8
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Neuroepithelial cell

A

Merkel cell

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9
Q

How Many layers will thick skin have

A

Five

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10
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How many layers of thin skin

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Four

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11
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What layer is thin skin missing

A

Stratum Lucidum

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12
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What is the most deep layer of skin

A

Stratum Basal

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13
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What layer of the Epidermis is the Stratum Spinosum

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Second

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14
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What is the third layer of the epidermis where cells produce dark staining granules filled with keratohyaline?

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Stratum granulosum

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15
Q

What layer of the Epidermis is the most superficial?

A

Stratum Corneum

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16
Q

What activity will exposure to the sun stimulate in the body?

A

Melanocytes produce more melanin and Keratinocytes synthesize vitamin D

17
Q

What is a red pigment found in Erythrocytes

A

Hemoglobin

18
Q

Bilirubin is a breakdown product of ?

A

Hemoglobin

19
Q

What condition is a yellow discoloration of the skin resulting from accumulation of bilirubin?

20
Q

What orange pigment can be converted into vitamin A

21
Q

Small accessory organ that produces hair

A

Hair Follicle

22
Q

Will the Epidermis have blood vessels?

23
Q

Where is the Pacinian Corpuscle located?

A

Deep in the Reticular Layer of the Dermis

24
Q

What are the sudoriferous glands?

A

Eccrine/Apocrine sweat glands

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What tissue can be found in the Hypodermis?
Adipose Loose CT Proper
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What is the role of the Pacinian Corpuscle?
Deep pressure Vibration(Dermis(Reticular layer) Somatosensory
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What are the layers of the skin?
Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis
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Function of sebaceous glands? Type of epithelium? Gland structure?
Secretes oil (sebum) to condition hair and skin Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium Simple branched alveolar
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Location and function of Meissner Corpuscle?
``` Dermal Papillae (high density in finger tips) Sensitive to light touch ```
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What layer is inferior to the Papillary layer, and what type of CT Proper is it made from?
Reticular layer, Dense Irregular layer
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Eccrine gland is?
Sweat glands found all over the body (more in palmar and plantar) contain stratified cuboidal epithelium. Simple coiled tubular structure.
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Apocrine Gland is?
Sweat gland found in axillary region, groin, face, nipples. | Produces milky sweat leading to body odor.