IntegumentarySystem Flashcards
(19 cards)
Physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
Dermatologist
What is the largest organ of the body?
Skin
What two layers does the skin consist of?
Epidermis and dermis
What layer it lays beneath the skin (epidermis and dermis)
Subcutaneous layer
What kind of tissue is the subcutaneous layer composed of?
Adipose (fatty) tissue
What kind of tissue is found in the epidermis?
Epithelial tissue
There are no blood vessels or nerves in in epithelial tissues.
True or False
True
What function does the epidermis provide?
A protective covering for the entire body.
Where are melanocytes found?
In the deepest layer of the epidermis.
Melanocytes produce what kind of pigment?
Melanin
Pigment which gives the skin its color and also protects against sunlight.
Melanin
Corium is another word for:
Dermis
What does the dermis contain?
Blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles & sebaceous & sudoriferous glands.
Another word for sweat gland is:
Sudoriferous gland
Another word for oil gland is:
Sebaceous gland
What is the function of the blood vessels in the dermis?
Provide nourishment to the skin & help maintain temperature control.
What is the function of the nerves in the dermis?
Receive sensory impulses that enable the body to recognize pain, touch, heat, cold, & pressure.
What are fibers of hair composed of?
A hard protein called keratin.
What is the function of the hair follicles?
To distribute hair over much of the body.
