Anatomy- Integumentary Flashcards
Key Functions of integumentary system
- protection
- sensation
- thermoregulation
- excretion of sweat
- vitamin D synthesis
What is the bodies largest organ?
Skin
Layers of skin
Epidermis
Papillary dermis
Recticular dermis
Hypodermis (subcutaneous fatty tissue)
Which layer is vascularized
Dermis
Which layer is nerve endings located in?
Hypodermis
Innermost layer of the epidermis
basal layer
Functions to protect the skin
hair
Which structure in the epidermis serves as a barrier against fluid, electrolyte, and chemical loss?
Stratum Corneum
What is the role of the basal cells, Langerhans cells, and keratinocytes in the epidermis?
epidermal reproduction, immunity, and keratin synthesis respectively.
Which of the following inflammatory mediators is responsible for causing pain in an acute wound?
prostaglandins
The process by which epithelial cells die and produce a protective outer layer is called:
Keratinization