section 1 test Flashcards
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anatomy
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structure or morphology
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physiology
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functions of body parts
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what can effect a persons physiology/
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herbs and plants
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metabolism
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describes a physical and chemical reactions of body. making and breaking
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movements
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body and organs
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responsiveness
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reacts tp changes in and out of body
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growth
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increases in size without change in shape
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reproduction
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new organisms or new cells
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respiration
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O2 needed and CO2 removed
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digestion
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breakdown of food into simple compounds
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absorption
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passage through membranes
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circulation
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fluid carries substances through the body
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assimilation
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changes in chemical form
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excretion
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removes metabolic waste
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environmental requirement of water
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metabolism, transport, and regulation
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environmental requirements of food
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chemical nutrients provide energy
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environmental requirements of oxygen
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needed to release energy from nutrients
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environmental requirements of heat
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higher temp. usually have faster chemical reactions
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Environmental requirements of pressure
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Atmospheric pressure needed for breathing. heart makes blood pressure
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Homeostasis
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controls our internal environment within stable limits. feedback signals and self regulation
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negative feedback
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Mechanism used to regulate homeostasis, as body moves away from set point signal is sent to be pushed back
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positive feedback
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is movement away from a normal state
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viscera
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organs contain within cavity
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appendicular
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upper and lower limbs
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axial
head, neck and trunk
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abdominal
stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, SI, and colon
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pelvic cavity
terminal end of colon, urinary bladder, internal reproductive organs
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diaphragm cavity
separates thoracic from abdominopelvic cavity
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thoracic cavity
lungs
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mediastinum
located in center of thoracic cavity
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parietal pleura
lines thoracic cavity while visceral covers lungs.
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Parietal pericardium
lines pericardial cavity, while visceral pericardium (epicardium)
covers heart. Pericardial cavity is any space between visceral pericardium and
parietal pericardium.
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Parietal peritoneum
lines walls of abdominopelvic cavity, while visceral peritoneum
covers each organ. All space between these two membranes is peritoneal cavity.
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what organ system is for body covering
integumentary
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what organ systems are for support and movement
skeletal and muscular
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what organ systems are in charge of integration and coordination
nervous and endocrine
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what organ system is used for transport
Cardiovascular and lymphatic
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reproduction
reproductive
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matter
takes up space and has mass
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elements
can't be broken down
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atomic symbol
1/2 letter name of element
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subatomic particles
protons, neutrons and electrons
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protons
1 positive charge, 1 atomic mass unit
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electrons
1 negative charge, no mass
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neutrons
no charge, 1 atomic mass unit
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atomic weight
the combined weight of neutrons and protons
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atomic number
number of protons it has
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number of neutrons
atomic weight minus atomic number
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isotopes
The number of protons remains constant in a given atom, but the number of
neutrons differs. Atomic number remains the same and the number of
neutrons changes.
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molecule
smallest part of a compound that still has properties of that compound
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simple molecules
2 or more atoms of same element reacting with one another.
| Atmospheric oxygen is not O but instead O2
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ionic bonds
former when electrons are transferred from sone atom to another
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acids
molecules that release H ions
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bases
molecules that take up H ions
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macromolecules
are polymers made up of monomers. Functional groups can then attach to polymers
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Carbohydrates
monosaccharides or simple sugars make up polysaccharides
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lipids
Made up of fatty acids on a glycerol backbone. Insoluble in H2O they lack a
polar group.
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peptides or proteins
amino acids are monomers
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nucleic acids
nucleotide are monomers making up DNA or RNA
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DNA
job is to make proteins
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cell
Cells are smallest unit of living matter. Largest is the egg. They are the structural and functional unit. Usually self-replicating.
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plasma membrane
regulates molecules going in and coming out
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diffusion
movement of molecules
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osmosis
diffusion of water
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tonicity
strength of solution in relation to osmosis
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protein carriers
specific and rapid transport through the membrane
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histology
study of tissues
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characteristics of epithelium
- avascular: no blood vessels
- readily reproduces
- cells are located close together
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function of epithelium
serve as protective layer, secretory, absorption and excretion
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shape of epithelium
squamous, cuboidal, columnar and transitional
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simple squamous epithelium
1. centrally located nucleus
2) . lines heart, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, alveoli, Bowman’s capsule
3) . filtration, diffusion, osmosis, secretion
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simple cuboidal epithelium
2) . lines heart, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, alveoli, Bowman’s capsule
3) . filtration, diffusion, osmosis, secretion
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simple columnar epithelium
1) . nuclei near base of cell
2) . goblet cells
3) . cells with microvilli
4) . stomach to the anus – lining, ducts of some glands and gallbladder
5) . secretion and absorption
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ciliated simple columnar epithelium
1). nuclei near base
2). goblet cells
3). lines some bronchioles, uterine tubes, uterus, central canal of spinal cord,
and ventricles of brain
4). moves mucus and substances by ciliary action
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pseudo stratified columnar epithelium
1). not really striated
2). nuclei of cells are at different levels
3). all attached to basement membrane but not all reach the apical surface
4). trachea, large ducts of glands, epididymis, and male urethra
5). secretion and movement of mucus by ciliary action, absorption and
protection
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stratified squamous epithelium
1) . basal layer cells replace cells lost on the apical surface
2) . keratinized – superficial layer of skin
3) . nonkeratinized – lines wet surfaces like the mouth
4) . protection
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stratified cuboidal epithelium
1) . ducts of adult sweat glands and esophageal glands and male urethra
2) . protection and little secretion and absorption
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stratified columnar epithelium
1). urethra, excretory ducts of some glands like esophageal glands, anus mucus
membrane, and conjunctiva of the eye
2). protection and secretion
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transitional epithelium
1) . appearance is squamous to cuboidal
2) . lines urinary bladder and part of ureter and urethra
3) . permits distension
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glandular epithelium
cells specialized to produce and secrete substances into ducts or body fluids
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exocrine glands
secrete product into duct that opens onto some internal or external surface
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endocrine glands
secrete product into tissue or fluid or blood hormones
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connective tissue characteristics
good blood supply, cells spaced far apart with matrix between cells.
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functions of connective tissue
Bind structures together, support, protect, fill spaces, store fat, produce blood cells, protects against infection, and helps repair damage.
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fibroblast
most numerous; migrate through connective tissue and secrete
| protein fibers and components of ground matrix
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adipocytes
adipose cells store triglycerides deep in the skin and around
organs
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mast cells
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produce histamine (dilates blood vessels – part of inflammatory
response), binds and kills bacteria
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macrophages
derived from monocytes (white blood cell), engulf bacteria and
cellular debris, responsible for part of specific immunity
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plasma cells
specialized B lymphocytes that secrete antibodies that
| neutralizes foreign substances – specific immunity
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ground substances
fluid, semifluid, gelatinous, or calcified; binds
substances together and provides support and
exchange of substances
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glycosaminoglycans
hyaluronic acid
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fibronectin
main adhesion protein which bind both collagen fibers
| and ground substances together
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mesenchyme
developing embryo and fetus
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mucos connective tissue
umbilical chord
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areolar connective tissue
i. thin delicate membranes
ii. fibroblasts, macrophages, plasma cells, mast cells, and adipocytes
iii. collagenous, elastic, and reticular fibers
iv. everywhere, especially in the subcutaneous layer with adipose
v. strength, elasticity, and support
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adipose tissue
i. store triglycerides centrally
ii. nucleus and cytoplasm are peripheral
iii. subcutaneous layer, around heart and kidney, yellow bone marrow,
padding around joints, and behind eyeball
iv. reduces heat loss (insulate), energy reserve, cushions, supports, protects,
and brown adipose in newborns generates heat
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reticular connective tissue
i. network of interlacing reticular fibers and reticular cells
ii. stroma of liver, spleen, lymph nodes, red bone marrow, reticular lamina of
basement membrane, and around blood vessels and muscles
iii. forms stroma of organs, binds together smooth muscle, filters and
removes worn-out blood cells and microbes
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dense connective tissue
i. closely packed, thick, collagen bundles, fibroblasts between bundles
ii. tendons (muscle to bone), ligaments (bone to bone), aponeuroses (sheet-
like tendons – attach muscle to muscle or muscle to bone)
iii. strong attachments between structures
iv. poor blood supply – slow to heal
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dense irregular connective tissue
i. randomly arrange collagen fibers with a few fibroblasts
ii. fasciae (around muscles and organs), reticular region (deep) of the dermis,
periosteum of bone, perichondrium of cartilage, joint capsules, membrane
capsules around organs (kidneys, liver, testes, lymph nodes) and
pericardium of heart
iii. provides strength
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elastic connective tissue
i. elastic fibers and fibroblasts between the fibers
ii. lung, walls of arteries, trachea, bronchi, true vocal cords, suspensory
ligament of penis and ligaments between vertebrae
iii. allows for stretching of organs
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hyaline cartilage
i. bluish-white shiny ground substance with thin fine collagen fibers and
chondrocytes
ii. ends of long bones, anterior ends of ribs, larynx, trachea, bronchi,
bronchioles, and embryonic and fetal skeleton
iii. provides smooth surfaces for movement at joints, adds flexibility and
support
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fibrocartilage
i. chondrocytes scattered among thick bundles of collagen fibers and matrix
ii. pubic symphysis, intervertebral discs, menisci of knee, parts of tendons
inserting into cartilage – shock absorption
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elastic cartilage
i. chondrocytes located in a threadlike network of elastic fibers and matrix
ii. epiglottis, auricle of ear, eustachian tubes
iii. support and maintain shape
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compact bone
ostrons containing Haversian canals
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spongy bone
trabeculae
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blood tissue
found within blood vessels and chambers of the heart
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erythrocytes
transport oxygen and some carbon dioxide
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leukocytes
phagocytosis
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thrombocytes
platelets clot blood
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lymph tissue
found in lymphatic vessels and in the tissue
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muscle tissue characteristics
muscle fibers, contractile movement, cannot reproduce
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muscle tissue skeletal
fibers (striations), voluntary movement, many nuclei on periphery
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cardiac muscle
strained, involuntary, usually 1 nuclei, intercalated disk, desmosomes, gap junctions
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smooth muscle
no striations, involuntary movement, 1 nucleus, walls of hallow organs, gap junctions
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nervous tissue
found in brain, spinal chord, muscles or glands
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neurons
-cell body or soma
-one axon (message out)
-multiple dendrites (message in)
-action potential
can't reproduce
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neuroglia cells
support and bind tissue
| - neurons are not nerves
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serous membranes
-lines body cavity that lack opening
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mucous membranes
-lines cavities and tubes that open to the outside
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synovial membranes
-inner lining of joint cavities
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cutaneous membrane
skin
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integumentary system functions
- body temp.
- protect body
- excretes waste and absorbs substances, vitamin D
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epidermis
outer layer of skin, keratinized, no blood vessels
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keratinocytes
905 skin cells, thicken, form tight layer, keratinize
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melanocytes
melanin absorbs damaging Uv rays
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langerhans cells
small amount. bone marrow.
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stratum basale
deepest
a. single row of cuboidal and columnar keratinocytes
b. some are stem cells – reproduction
c. tonofilaments attach to desmosomes binding cells to each other and cells of the
spinosum
d. melanocytes and Merkel cells scattered among keratinocytes
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stratum spinousum
thick
a. 8-10 layers of keratinocytes fitting close together
b. adds strength and flexibility
c. Langerhans cells and melanocyte projections
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stratum granulosum
a. 3-5 layers of flattened keratinocytes undergo apoptosis – genetically
programmed cell death
b. keratinocytes have lamellar granules that release a lipid rich secretion filling
spaces between granulosum, lucidum, and corneum
c. mark between metabolically active cells and dead superficial cells
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stratum lucidum
a. only in thick skin
b. 3-5 layers of flattened clear dead keratinocytes
c. large amounts of keratin
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stratum corneum
a. 25-30 layers of flattened dead keratinocytes
b. continuously shed and replaced from deeper strata
c. mostly keratin internally
d. lamellar granules between cells – effective as water repellent barrier
e. constant friction forms callus – abnormally thickening
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basement membrane
separates epidermis from dermis
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dermis
thicker than epidermis and contains fibrous connective, blood vessels,
epithelial, smooth muscle, glands, hair follicles, and nerves.
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papillary region
top 5th of the layer, elastic fibers,
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reticular region
bottom 80%, attached to subcutaneous layer, hair follicles
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subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)
beneath dermis, stores fat
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skin color
Everyone has roughly same number of melanocytes. Genetics controls
amount of melanin produced.
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melanin
pale yellow to reddish brown to black. phenomelanin and eumelanin
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melanocytes
plentiful in penis, nipple, face and limbs. skin color, freckles, age or liver spots, mole, tan
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cyanotic
bluish- low oxygen
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jaundice
yellowish- liver disease
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erythema
redness- injury, heat, infection or allergy
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hair
on all of body but palms, hormones can control
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apocrine
puberty, odorless
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ceruminous gland
cerumen or earwax
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epidermal wound healing
abrasions and minor burns
cells at basement membrane enlarge and migrate across the wound
appear to migrate as a sheet
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contact inhabitation
when the contact the other side they stop migrating
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epidermal growth factor
stimulates basal stem cells to divide and replace the
| ones that moved into the wound
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deep wound healing
Injury in dermis and subcutaneous layer multiple tissue layers must be repaired
