Ch 5: Online 1 Flashcards by Allie Kroll

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What is the purpose of stratum corneum?

A

Contains capillaries for nourishment

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What is stratum germinativum?

A

Barrier to water loss

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What do melanocytes do?

A

Produce vitamin D

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What do Langerhans cells do?

A

Produce antibodies to pathogens

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What is collagen?

A

a polysaccharide

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What are receptors?

A

Encapsulated nerve endings for pain

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Where do capillaries nourish the hair shaft?

A

Blood vessels

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What happens in glands?

A

Elastocrine secrete elastic CT

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Where is “in general” located?

A

Between the dermis and the epidermis

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What does adipose tissue do?

A

Stores energy as glycogen

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What happens in cells?

A

Adipocytes phagocytize pathogens.

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What type of tissue has no capillaries?

A

Areolar tissue

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What is the sunshine vitamin?

A

Vitamin D

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What prevents the drying of skin and hair?

A

Sebum

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Axillary glands are…..?

A

Apocrine

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Bacterial infection in the blood is called…..?

A

Septicemia

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What contains capillaries for nourishment?

A

Stratum corneum

Q

What is a barrier to water loss?

A

Stratum germinativum

Q

Where is vitamin D produced?

A

Melanocytes

Q

Where are antibodies to pathogens produced?

A

Langerhans cells

Q

Name a polysaccharide in the Integumentary system?

A

Collegan

Q

Encapsulated nerve endings for pain are called….?

A

Receptors

Q

What function do blood vessels serve in the Integumentary system?

A

Capillaries nourish the hair shaft

Q

Where does elastocrine secrete elastic CT?

A

Glands

What is located between the dermis and the epidermis?

In general

Where is energy stored as glycogen?

Adipose tissue

Where do adipocytes phagocytize pathogens?

Cells

What is the nickname for Vitamin D?

The sunshine vitamin

What does sebum do?

Prevents the drying of skin and hair

What is septicemia?

Bacterial infection in the blood