Ch 5: Online 1 Flashcards
The Integumentary System
What is the purpose of stratum corneum?
Contains capillaries for nourishment
What is stratum germinativum?
Barrier to water loss
What do melanocytes do?
Produce vitamin D
What do Langerhans cells do?
Produce antibodies to pathogens
What is collagen?
a polysaccharide
What are receptors?
Encapsulated nerve endings for pain
Where do capillaries nourish the hair shaft?
Blood vessels
What happens in glands?
Elastocrine secrete elastic CT
Where is “in general” located?
Between the dermis and the epidermis
What does adipose tissue do?
Stores energy as glycogen
What happens in cells?
Adipocytes phagocytize pathogens.
What type of tissue has no capillaries?
Areolar tissue
What is the sunshine vitamin?
Vitamin D
What prevents the drying of skin and hair?
Sebum
Axillary glands are…..?
Apocrine
Bacterial infection in the blood is called…..?
Septicemia
What contains capillaries for nourishment?
Stratum corneum
What is a barrier to water loss?
Stratum germinativum
Where is vitamin D produced?
Melanocytes
Where are antibodies to pathogens produced?
Langerhans cells
Name a polysaccharide in the Integumentary system?
Collegan
Encapsulated nerve endings for pain are called….?
Receptors
What function do blood vessels serve in the Integumentary system?
Capillaries nourish the hair shaft
Where does elastocrine secrete elastic CT?
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
