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skin and mucous Flashcards

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what are the functions of skin?

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  • protection
  • thermoregulation
  • water regulation
  • sensation
  • absorption
  • storage and synthesis
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what does the skin protect from?

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the external environment- pathogens, uv, injury etc.

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how does the skin thermoregulate?

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via blood vessels, sweating etc.

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how does the skin regulate water?

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it prevents loss of moisture

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how is the skin involved with sensation?

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touch, temperature, pain etc.

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how is the skin involved with absorption?

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drug delivery

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how is the skin involved in storage and synthesis?

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vit D, fats, salt, water and glucose

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what are the layers of the skin?

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  • epidermis
  • subcutaneous layer
  • dermis
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what structures are associated with the skin?

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  • nails
  • sweat glands
  • sebaceous glands
  • hair follicles
  • blood vessels
  • nerves
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what is the structure of the epidermis?

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  • stratified squamous epithelium
  • keratinised
  • layers
  • flat cells
  • basic tissue type
  • no blood vessels
  • 4-5 layers
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what are the layers of the epidermis?

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  • stratum corneum
  • stratum lucidum
  • stratum granulosum
  • stratum spinosum
  • stratum basale
  • dermis
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what layer of the epidermis is the granular layer?

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the stratum granulosum

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what layer of the epidermis is the prickle cell layer?

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the stratum spinosum

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what are the cells found in the epidermis?

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  • desmosomes
  • keratinocytes
  • langerhan’s cells
  • merkel cells
  • melanocytes
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what makes up 95% of the epidermis?

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keratinocytes

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what is the function of langerhan’s cells?

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antigen-presenting

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what is the function of merkel cells?

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sensory receptors

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what is the function of melanocytes?

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produce melanin

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describe thick skin structure

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(not based on thickness, based on presence of stratum lucidum)

  • stratum lucidum present
  • thicker stratum corneum (prevents unwanted materials from entering, and excessive loss of water from exiting the body)
  • found on palms of hands and soles of feet (areas of high friction and abrasion)
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describe thin skin structure

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  • no stratum lucidum
  • all of the epidermis layers are thinner
  • covers all other areas of the body
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what is the dermis?

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strong flexible connective tissue layer which is rich in collagen/elastin fibres

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what does the dermis contain?

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  • fibroblasts (produce collagen)
  • macrophages
  • adipocytes
  • nerve endings
  • blood vessels
  • glands
  • smooth muscle
  • lymphatics
  • hair follicles
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what are the two layers of the dermis?

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  • papillary layer
  • recticular layer
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describe the papillary layer of the dermis

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  • top layer of the dermis
  • thinner layer of the two
  • has papillae (ridges) projecting into epidermis
  • richly supplied with capillaries
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describe the recticular layer of the dermis
- bottom layer of the dermis - thicker layer of the two - fewer capillaries than the dermis
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how does acne arise?
over production of sebum from a change of hormones/diet/presence of bacteria/smoking
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what is psoriasis?
- skin condition - causes flakey patches - autoimmune - rapid turnover of epithelial cells - causes skin thickening - more blood underlying - affects scalp, knees and elbows
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what is pemphigus?
- rare skin disorder - causes blistering of the skin and mucous membrane - autoimmune - desmoglien attaches and attacks antibodies
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what is vitiligo?
- skin disorder - loss of skin pigment - antibodies form against melanocytes in the basal layer or melanocyte stimulating hormone
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what are the two types of skin cancer?
- squamous cell carcinoma - basal cell carcinoma
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how can skin cancer arise?
- keratinocytes (specialised epithelial cells) in the epidermis grow out of control which forms a tumour - can occur on any part of skin on the body - commonly found in areas of sun damage - appears as scaly/crusty areas of skin with red inflammation
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what are malignant melanomas?
- skin cancer - prevented by avoiding over exposure to sun/ sun-beds, checking moles growing/changing - 5th most common UK cancer - risk factors include: UV, moles (collection of melanocytes), fair skin, sunburn and family history
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what is a mucous membrane?
- a specialised epithelial lining - it produces a lubricating fluid containing mucin (sticky protein) which traps dirt and microbes - it is the body"s first stage of protection
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what are the functions of the mucous membrane?
- protection (from trauma/pathogens) * in oral cavity, the mucous membrane protects the underlying tissue - secretion- mucous secretions * the stomach has specific acid secretions and digestive enzyme secretions - absorption- drug delivery * mucous membrane in the GIT absorb water and nutrients - sensation- receptors in oral mucosa
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where is the mucous membrane found?
The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach).
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what is the mucous membrane's basic structure?
- epithelium stratified squamous and basement membrane - lamina propria mucosa- supportive areolar layer between the mucous membrane epithelium and its basement membrane
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what is another word for mucous membrane?
mucosa
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what is the structure of the lamina propria?
- cells *fibroblasts (collagen producing) *immune cells *lymph modules *virtually lacking adipocytes - ECM- collagen and elastin fibres
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what is the trachea made up of?
ciliated psueudostratified epithelium and an elastic, fibre-rich lamina propira
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what is the small intestine made up of?
absorptive epithelium and goblet cells
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describe the mucous membrane in the oral cavity
(oral mucosa) - stratified squamous epithelium - lamina propria - types: *lining mucosa- soft palate (non-keratinised) *masticatory mucosa- hard palate (keratinised) *gustatory mucosa- dorsal surface of tongue, tastebuds
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what does orthokeratosis mean?
remains of nuclei
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what does papakeratosis mean
no nuclei
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what is the function of the oral mucosa?
- protection (from pathogens and trauma- acids, chemicals, smoking, food etc.) - sensation (receptors for taste) - secretion (minor salivary glands which maintain moisture) - absorption (drug delivery)
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why are elderly more susceptible to oral cancer?
because the oral mucosa thins overtime

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