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Anatomy and physiology ch. 5 The Integumentary System Flashcards

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functions of the skin

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the functions of the skin are protection, sensation, temperature regulation, excretion, and vitamin D production.

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Components of the skin

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the skin consists of the epidermis and the dermis.

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skin functions: protection

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the skin protects against abrasion, uv, microorganisms, and water loss

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functions of the skin: sensation

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the skin has receptors that detect temp changes and touch/ pressure/ pain

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Functions of the skin: Vitamin D production

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when exposed to uv, the skin makes a molecule that can be turned into vitamin D

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Functions of the skin: temperature regulation

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the skin can change the amount of dilation in it’s vessels, and it can activate the sweat glands to regulate temperature

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functions of the skin: excretion

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small amounts of waste products are lost though the skin and in gland secretions

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epidermis

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the most superficial layer of the skin

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dermis

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a layer of connective tissue.

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hypodermis

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a layer of connective tissue connecting the dermis to the bone

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layers of the epidermis

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stratum corneum
stratum luciduum
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
stratum basale
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stratum corneum

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the highest layer of the epidermis, it has dead squamous cells that are keratinized

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stratum lucidum

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only found in thick skin of the palm and sole. this layer is composed of 3-5 layers of dead cells

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stratum granulosum

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this is the middle layer of the epidermis. it is 3-5 layers thick. cells pushed from below in this layer start to die.

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statum spinosum

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this layer of cells has a spiny appearance. this layer is composed of 8-10 layers of cell. these cell absorb melanin via phagocytosis

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stratum basale

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deepest layer of the epidermis. it is made up of a single row of actively dividing cells and is attached to the basement membrane. this layer contains skin stem cells, melanocytes, and keratinocytes.

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dermis

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consists of the papillary layer and the reticular layer

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cleavage lines

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lines of tension in the skin

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papillary layer

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projections that go up into the dermis, also the cause of fingerprints

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reticular layer

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makes up 80% of the dermis

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hair bulb

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living part of the hair

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hair follicle

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projection from the epidermis

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arrector pili

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smooth muscle that raises hair in response to cold

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pacinian corpuscle

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used for deep pressure touch

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meissner’s corpuscle

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used for light brisk touch

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merkels disk

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Small, superficial nerve endings involved in detecting light touch and superficial pressure.

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sebaceous glands

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attached to the hair follicle, they release cebum

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eccrine sweat glands

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normal sweat glands

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apocrine sweat glands

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produce a thick secretion from hair, found in armpit and genetalia

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hypodermis

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attaches the dermis to the bone. also contains about half of the body’s stored fat

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melanocyte

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cell that produces melanin. found almost equally in all individuals.

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carotene

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yellow pigment that changes the skin color. lipid soluble.

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albinism

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a disease that causes a deficiency or an absence of melanin

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uv light

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made of UVA and UVB, this is converted by the skin to make vitamin D. UVA exposure may result in malignant melanoma, UVB exposure will likely result in basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma.

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redness

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a reddening of the skin. may indicate infection, fever, hypertension, allergies

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pallor

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where the skin is pale. may indicate anemia or low blood pressure

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jaundice

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skin is yellow. may indicate that there is a problem with the liver

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bronzing

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is a symptom of Addison’s disease (adrenal gland disorder)

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bruising

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indicates broken blood vesssels

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nail body

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the visible part of the nail

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nail root

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the part of the nail covered by skin.

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eponychium

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stratum corneum that extends into the nail body

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nail matrix

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where the nail root extends from.

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lunula

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the whitish crescent-shaped part of the nail located near the cuticle.

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aging of skin

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as the body ages, the layer of the epidermis thins, and the amount of collagen in the dermis decreases, and a loss of elastic tissue

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1st degree burns

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involve only the epidermis; are red and painful

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2nd degree burns

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also known as partial thickness burns, they burn the epidermis and part of the dermis. redness, pain, edema, and blisters may appear

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3rd degree burn

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full thickness burn; the epidermis and the dermis are completely destroyed; these are usually painless because the nerves are completely destroyed; usually requires skin grafts, and are prone to infection.

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the rule of nine

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head +neck front+back =9%, front and back of arm 9%, anterior superior torso 9%, anterior inferior torso 9%, posterior superior torso 9%, posterior inferior torso 9%, lower extremity front 9%, lower extremity back 9%, genital 1%

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basal cell carcinoma

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the most frequent type, starts with cells in the stratum basale, and extends into the dermis.

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squamous cell carcinoma

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starts in cells superior to s. basale. the result is a nodular, keratinized tumor that is confined to the epidermis.

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malignant melanoma

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rare skin cancer that comes from melanocytes; metastasis is common, and can be often fatal.

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ABCDE’s of skin cancer

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A-Asymmetrical
B- Borders are irregular
C-Color changes
D-Diameter changes
E-Evolves rapidly

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