Prelims Flashcards
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How much in percentage does the integumentary system make up our body weight?
15-20%
Functions of the integumentary system
Protection
Insulation
Receptors
Aids in Homeostasis
Thermoregulation
Elimination of waste
Synthesis of Vit. D
Oil Production
Cosmesis
Layers of the skin
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer
Water-proof layer of the epidermis that protects the skin against infection
Corneum
Layers of the epidermis
Corneum
Lucidum
Granulosum
Spinosum
Basale
Layer of the epidermis that resists pressure
Lucidum
Where can stratum lucidum be found in the body?
Palms of the hands
Soles of the feet
Layer of the epidermis that functions for water retention
Granulosum
Layer of the epidermis functions for heat regulation
Spinosum
Layer of the epidermis that contains melanocytes
Basale
Another name for stratum basale
Germinativum
Another name for dermis
Corium
How thick is the dermis?
20-30x thicker than the epidermis
What proteins does the dermis contain?
Elastin
Collagen
Normal response to skin turgor
< 5 secs rebound
What structures does the dermis contain?
Receptors
Blood vessels
What are the receptors found in the dermis?
Free-nerve endings
Merkel’s disc
Meissner’s corpuscle
Krause-end bulb
Ruffini endings
Pacinian corpuscle
Another name for the subcutaneous layer
Hypodermis
What does the subcutaneous layer contain?
Fats
Lose connective tissue
Functions of the subcutaneous layer
Support
Insulation
Cushion
Storage of energy
Course and thick hair
Terminal
Fine and short hair
Vellus
Where can terminal hair be found?
Scalp, eyelash, eyebrows, pubic hair
Where can vellus hair be found?
Arm, chest, cheeks