Integumentary System

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Ser_ s membr _e

membrane that lines a cavity without an opening to the outside of the body

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serous membrane

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secretion of a serous membrane

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serous fluid

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membrane that lines tubes and body cavities that open to the outside of the body

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mucous membrane

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fluid secretion of the mucous cells

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Mucus

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membrane that forms the inner lining of the capsule of a freely movable joint.

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synovial membrane

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fluid that the synovial membrane secretes

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synovial fluid

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pertaining to the skin

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cutaneous

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another name for the skin

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integumentary system

Question 9

tube-like depression in the skin in which a hair develops

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hair follicle

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the part of the hair extending above the skin

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shaft

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horny plate at the distal end of a finger or toe

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nails

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cells that produce keratin

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keratinocytes

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protein in the epidermis, hair, and nails

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keratin

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process by which cells form fibrils of keratin and harden

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keratinization

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Cells that produce melanin

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melanocytes

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dark pigment found in hair and skin

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melanin

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yellow, orange, or reddish pigment in plants that is a precursor of vitamin A

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carotene

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oxygen carrying pigment in red blood cells

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hemoglobin

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outer epithelial layer of the skin

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epidermis

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has multiple layers of cells becoming flattened as they move from the basal layer to the apical layers. It provides protection from abrasion and is keratinized on the external surface of the body.

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stratified squamous epithelium

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Deepest layer of the epidermis, where cells divide; also known as the stratum germinativum

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stratum basale

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the fourth layer of the epidermis when all five layers are present. Also known as the prickle cell layer - polyhedral cells with cytoplasmic processes sometimes called “spines” that extend outward and contact neighboring cells by desmosomes.

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stratum spinosum

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The third layer of the epidermis when all five layers are present. - Also known as the granular layer. A thin layer of cells in the epidermis lying above the stratum spinosum and below the stratum corneum

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stratum granulosum

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The second layer of the epidermis when all five layers are present. A thin, somewhat translucent layer of cells lying superficial to the stratum granulosum and deep to the stratum corneum, especially in thickened parts of the epidermis (palms of the hands, soles of the feet).

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stratum lucidum

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Outer, horny layer of the epidermis

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stratum corneum

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the thick layer of the skin beneath the epidermis

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dermis

Question 27

smooth muscle in the skin associated with a hair follicle

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arrector pili muscle

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specialized structure associated with the peripheral end of a sensory neuron specific to detecting a particular sensation and triggering a nerve impulse in response, which is transmitted to the central nervous system

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sensory receptors/ nerve fibers

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gland that secretes its products into a duct or onto a body surface

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exocrine glands

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skin gland that secretes sebum

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sebaceous glands

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oily secretion of the sebaceous glands

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sebum

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exocrine gland in the skin that secretes a mixture of water, salt, urea, and other bodily wastes.

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sweat/sudoriferous glands

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type of gland whose secretions contain parts of secretory cells

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apocrine glands

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sweat gland that maintains body temperature

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eccrine/merocrine glands

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A small blood vessel that connects an arteriole and a venule

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capillary

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loose connective tissue layer that is mostly fat and is beneath the skin; hypodermis

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subcutaneous layer

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glands that produce cerumen

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ceruminous glands

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wax-like substance produced by cells that line the external ear canal

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cerumen

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Protein in the white fibers of connective tissues and in bone matrix

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collagen

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yellow, stretchy, thread-like structures found in connective tissue

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elastic fibers

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fat storing tissue

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adipose tissue

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elimination of metabolic wastes

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excretion

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functions of the skin

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protection temperature regulation sensory perception

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cancer that forms in epithelial tissue

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carcinoma

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cancer that forms in melanocytes

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melanoma

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damage to the skin from ultraviolet radiation that may cause mutations in skin cells.

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sunburn

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a form of non-ionizing radiation that is emitted from the sun and artificial sources. Its wavelength is shorter than the visible light spectrum which causes it to be invisible.

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ultraviolet radiation

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superficial burn (previously first-degree burn) - only affects the epidermis

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nvolves the epidermis and part of the dermis; the burn site may appear red, blistered, and may be swollen or painful

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partial thickness burn (previously second-degree burn)

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extends through and destroy all layers of the dermis and often injures the underlying subcutaneous tissue

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full thickness burn (previously third-degree burn)

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extends into underlying soft tissue and can involve muscle and/or bone

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deep burn injury (previously fourth-degree burn)

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an itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substance or an allergic reaction to it.

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contact dermatitis

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eczema - believed to arise from an abnormal, overactive, inflammatory immune response. It involves both the dermis and the epidermis.