Flashcards in Skin Deck (12):
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Epidermis Layers
Stratum corneum (flattened keratinocytes- barrier), lucidum - thick hairless skin. granulosum- keratinocytes die. spinosum connected. basale = stem cells prolif of keratinocytes and melanocytes.
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langerhan cells
specialized macrophages w/in stratum spinosum that present antigens to t cells to activate immune system
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Dermis layers
papillary layer = loose ct. reticular layer- sweat glands, blood vessels and hair follicles.
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Merkel cells (discs)
sensory at epidermal dermal junction. connected to sensory neurons and presonsible for deep pressure and texture sensation.
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free nerve endings
pain
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meissners corpuscles
light touch
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ruffini endigs
stretch
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pascinian corpuscle
deep pressure and vibration
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hypodermis
fat and connective tissue
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Thermoregulation
sweating, controlled by ANS. postganglionic sympathetic neurons utilize ach innervate sweat glands and promote water secretion with certain ions onto skin. Heat is absorbed by body as molecules w/in H2o undergo a phase change to evaporate. vasodilation occurs to maximize heat loss.
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arrector pili
contract in cold traps layer of heated air in skin. arterioles that feed skin capillaries constrict.
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