TERM 2 Flashcards
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what is integumentary system
skin and apendages
Transcutaneous absorption
dermal patch used to induce substance into skin
sebum is…
oil
sudor is …
sweat
avascular is..
without blood
layer of skin switch cells divsie contantly
basal
mitosis is
cell reproduction , mother cells produce 2 daughters
desmosomes
disk shaped structures that control strength and adhesion between keratinctyes
melanocytes
pigment cells
pigment cells
produce melanin switch protects againt UV radiation and gives skin, hair and eyes color
langerhan cells
cells that specialized in antigen prresentation and belong to the skin immune response (cells at the outermost layer of cutaneous immune system and induce first reactions againt pathogens
lamellar bodies
interceelluar lipids that fills space between upper part of the cell. responsible for hydation, firmness and smoothness of skin
what is TEWL
transepidermal water loss, caused by skin conditions like eczema dermatitis or roacea
desquamtion
shedding of stratum corneum
ceramide
lipid molecule composed of amino acids phinogosine and free fatty acid
fibroblast cells
cells that manufacture collagen, glcominoglycans, glyoprotiens , reticular and elastic fibers
GAGS
glyosaminglycans, gel that fills the gaps between fibers and allow skin to be plump supple and moisturized
collagen
fibers that grow in a helix shape and makeup aprox. 70% of dermis aiding in healing and retaining moisture
elastin
fibers that provide the skin with strength , extensiblity and elasticity
papille
small cone shaped projections of elastic tissue that point upwards into the epidermis
PH
potential hydrogen measures degree of alkality and acidity
Papules
red short bump with no pus
Pustules
inflamed with pus
basal
layer of emidermis constantly shedding and replacing itsself