Ch 5: integumentary system Flashcards
Epidermis
Superficial layer in the skin (5 strata)
Dermis
Deep layer in the skin
(2 layer)
Stratum corneum
Top layer, keratinized layer
Stratum lucidum
Translucent layer only found in thick skin
Stratum granulosum
Contains tiny granules that form keratin
Stratum Spinosum
Contains tiny edges of cells
Stratum basale
Basement membrane held by hemisosomes
- has highest level of mitotic activity
Layers in the dermis
Papillary layer of the dermis (super 1/5)
Particular layer (deep 4/5)
Meissner corpuscle
Detect two point touch
Pacinian corpuscles
Detect, deep pressure
Free nerve endings
Detect pain
Sebaceous gland
Contained natural antibiotic properties to lubricate and protect the hair 
Arrector pili
Contracts, forming goosebumps that makes hair stand up
Papillary layer
Forms, finger and toe prints
How many layers are there in the skin?
Two General layers
What cell anchors to the basement membrane?
Hemidesmosomes 
What layer is missing from the epidermidis?
Stratum lucidum
How many thick layers are there?
Five
How many thin layers are there?
Four
Function of the integumentary system
Protection against abrasion and radiation