5. integumentary system (skin) Flashcards
produce sebum and prevent evaporation
oil glands
sebaceous gland
sweat glands
evaporate removes large quantities of heat
sudoriferous gland
nerve ending allow us to feel touch and pressure
Merkel cell
part of hair that is seen outside of the body
hair shaft
contains cells that produce hair
hair follicle
(90% of epidermis)
make keratin, a tough fibrous protein.
protect skin from damage, microbes, chemicals, provide water resistance
keratinocytes
contains DNA
hair root
contain mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum and ribosomes.
composed of dead or degenerating keratinocytes.
secrete a fatty lipid substance used for waterproofing skin
continuously flakes off. may be seen as dandruff.
contain an extra layer in finger tips, soles of feet and palms.
top 3 layers of epidermis
stratum spinosum, germinativum (basale) layers of the dermis.
contains stem cells, keratinocytes, melanocytes and Merkel cells
bottom 2 layers of epidermis
caused “goose bumps” and makes hair stand up when you are cold
attrector pilli
nerves that detect movement of hair
plexus
contains cells that make new hair
follicle
long part of the hair (that you can see)
shaft
newest part of the hair (inside your skin) and contains DNA
root
distal part of the nail (the part that you cut)
body
cells that produce new nail tissue
matrix
thickest part of the nail, so it looks whiter
lunula
the newest part of the nail
root
low tissue oxygen levels turns skin blue
cyanosis
white skin due to lack of blood flow or vasoconstriction of blood vessels
pallor
absorbs UV light, offers some protection against radiation damage
melanin
dark areas of skin due to excess melanin production
freckles/ age spot
genetic defect, missing protein converting enzyme, can’t make melanin
albinism
excessive growth of melanocytes in epidermis (stratum basale layer)
mole
pigment found in red blood cells, turns them red
heme
made from vitamin A(stored in fat tissue, turns skin orange)
carotene