09. AT #2 Integumentary system Flashcards
What is this layer called?
Epidermis
Describe the structure of the epidermis
The superficial layer of skin.
No blood vessels or nerve endings.
Melanocytes found in this layer.
List the functions of the integumentary system
To provide PROTECTION
To ABSORB chemicals
To receive SENSORY information
To regulate body TEMPERATURE
To EXCRETE substances
Formation of Vitamin D
What is this layer called?
Dermis
What is this layer called?
Hypodermis/subcutaneous
What are the receptors that are sensitive to touch?
Mechanoreceptors
What are the receptors that are sensitive to pressure?
Mechanoreceptors
What are the receptors that are sensitive to temperature?
Thermoreceptors
What are the receptors that are sensitive to temperature?
Thermoreceptors
What are the receptors that are sensitive to pain?
nociceptors
What is this?
Capillaries
What is this?
Arrector pili muscle
What is this?
arrector pili muscle
What is this?
Sebaceous gland
What is this?
Sudoriferous gland