09. AT #2 Integumentary system Flashcards

1
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What is this layer called?

A

Epidermis

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2
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Describe the structure of the epidermis

A

The superficial layer of skin.
No blood vessels or nerve endings.
Melanocytes found in this layer.

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3
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List the functions of the integumentary system

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To provide PROTECTION
To ABSORB chemicals
To receive SENSORY information
To regulate body TEMPERATURE
To EXCRETE substances
Formation of Vitamin D

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4
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What is this layer called?

A

Dermis

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5
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What is this layer called?

A

Hypodermis/subcutaneous

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6
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What are the receptors that are sensitive to touch?

A

Mechanoreceptors

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7
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What are the receptors that are sensitive to pressure?

A

Mechanoreceptors

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8
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What are the receptors that are sensitive to temperature?

A

Thermoreceptors

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9
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What are the receptors that are sensitive to temperature?

A

Thermoreceptors

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10
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What are the receptors that are sensitive to pain?

A

nociceptors

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11
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What is this?

A

Capillaries

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12
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What is this?

A

Arrector pili muscle

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13
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What is this?

A

arrector pili muscle

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14
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What is this?

A

Sebaceous gland

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15
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What is this?

A

Sudoriferous gland

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16
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Describe the structure of the dermis

A

Contains collagen & connective tissue interlaced with elastic fibres.
Blood vessels, sensory nerve endings, sweat glands & ducts, sebaceous glands, hair and arrector pili muscles present.

17
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Describe the structure of the subcutaneous layer

A

adipose (fat tissue) and areolar tissues (collagen cells)

18
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How does the integumentary system help cool the body

A
  • vasodilation to skin to increase heat loss via radiation
  • sweat to increase heat loss via evaporation
19
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How does the integumentary system help increase body temperature

A
  • vasoconstriction to skin to decrease heat loss via radiation
  • arrector pili muscles pull hairs up to “trap” air and decrease heat loss due to radiation
20
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What does a sebaceous gland secrete?

A

sebum (oil)

21
Q

what does a sudoriferous gland secrete?

A

sweat

22
Q

An Apocrine sudoriferous gland is open to…

A

a hair follicle

23
Q

An Eccrine sudoriferous gland is open to…

A

the skin

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