Ch 5: integumentary system Flashcards

1
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Epidermis

A

Superficial layer in the skin (5 strata)

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2
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Dermis

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Deep layer in the skin
(2 layer)

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3
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Stratum corneum

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Top layer, keratinized layer

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4
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Stratum lucidum

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Translucent layer only found in thick skin

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5
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Stratum granulosum

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Contains tiny granules that form keratin

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6
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Stratum Spinosum

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Contains tiny edges of cells

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7
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Stratum basale

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Basement membrane held by hemisosomes
- has highest level of mitotic activity

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8
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Layers in the dermis

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Papillary layer of the dermis (super 1/5)
Particular layer (deep 4/5)

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9
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Meissner corpuscle

A

Detect two point touch

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10
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Pacinian corpuscles

A

Detect, deep pressure

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11
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Free nerve endings

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Detect pain

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12
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Sebaceous gland

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Contained natural antibiotic properties to lubricate and protect the hair 

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13
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Arrector pili

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Contracts, forming goosebumps that makes hair stand up

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14
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Papillary layer

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Forms, finger and toe prints

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15
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How many layers are there in the skin?

A

Two General layers

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16
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What cell anchors to the basement membrane?

A

Hemidesmosomes 

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17
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What layer is missing from the epidermidis?

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Stratum lucidum

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18
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How many thick layers are there?

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Five

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19
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How many thin layers are there?

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Four

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20
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Function of the integumentary system

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Protection against abrasion and radiation

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21
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What epithelial tissue is in the hypodermis?

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Adipose tissue

22
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What is the function of the subcutaneous tissue

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Energy source, insulation, and padding

23
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What are the three types of cells in the subcutaneous tissue?

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Fibroblast, adipose cells, macrophages

24
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What Is the name for macrophages in the blood?

25
What connective tissue is in the epidermis?
stratified squamous?
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What is the purpose of melanin?
Protection against UV light
27
What are the three body parts that are composed of melanin?
Eyes, skin, hair
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What are melanocytes
Processes extend between keratinocytes
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What basement membrane is melanocytes in?
In the stratum Basale, In the epidermis 
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What is Carolene?
Yellow pigment from vegetables (carrots) accumulated in stratum corneum
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Albinism
Deficiency of absence of payments from genetics
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What are the three factors of skin color?
Pigment, blood circulation, thickness of stratum corneum
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Cyanosis
Blue color caused by a decrease in blood oxygen content
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What layer is the external epithelial root sheath in?
Layer from the epidermis
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What layer is the internal epithelial root sheath in?
Stratum basale
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Ceruminous gland
- earwax - sweat, gland, external auditory meaturs
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Mammary gland
Modified apocrine sweat glands
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What is another name for the cuticle?
Eponychium
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Nail root
Highest rate of mitotic activity
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Arterioles
Change in diameter as the temperature changes
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What initiates the calcium absorption
The skin in the integumentary system
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What activates vitamin D in the urinary system
The kidney 
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What is the purpose of vitamin D?
To absorb calcium
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What is the function of calcium
-bone formation -Clotting -Nerve and muscle function
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What happens when we age?
-collagen decreases -wrinkling increases due to elastic fibers decreasing -Decrease in blood supply
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First-degree burns
Only in epidermidis
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Second-degree burns
 Damages epidermis and upper dermis
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Third-degree burn
Destroys dermis, epidermidis and hypodermis
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Rule of 9’s
Head: 9% Torso: 9% - anterior:18% - posterior:18% Upper limb: 9% each Lower limb: 18% - anterior: 9% - posterior: 9% Genitalia: 1%
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There is a burn to the right upper arm, and only burned that the epidermis
9% surface area and 1st degree burn
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ABCDE malignant melanoma
A: asymmetry B: border (smooth/rigid) C: color (light/dark) D: diameter (expanding) E: evolves ( short/long time frame)