Ch.5 Integumentary System Flashcards
What is the integumentary system?
Skin Sweat Glands Oil Glands Hair Nails
What are the functions of the Integumentary system?
- Physical, chemical and biological barrier
- Body Temp regulation
- Cutaneous sensation
- Metabolism of Vitamin D
- Blood Resevoir
- Excretion
What are the two layers of skin?
- Epidermis
2. Dermis
This is the outermost protective shield of the body composed of epithelial cells.
Epidermis
What are the cells of the epidermis?
- Keratinocytes
- Melanocyte
- Langerhans (Dendritic)
- Merkel (tactile)
This epidermal cell is a tough fibrous protein that protects against weak acids, weak bases and scrapes. It makes up the majority of the epidermis and its chief role is to produce keratin.
Keratinocytes
This epidermal cell is spidery shaped cell in the basal layer. It produces-secretes melanin and gives color to skin.
Melanocytes
This protects the nucleus from UV damage.
Melanin
This epidermal cell is derived from bone marrow and is activates immune system. It protects against pathogens.
Langerhans (Dendritic) Cells
This epidermal cell is in the basal layer. It is associated with nerve endings in the dermis and assists in sense of touch. It is protective.
Merkel (tactile) Cells
What type of tissue is the epidermis?
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
What are the 5 layers of the epidermis? From superficial to deep
- Corneum (Horny)
- Lucidum (Clear)
- Granulosum (Granular)
- Spinosum (Prickly)
- Basale (Basal)
This is the 1st layer of the epidermis that is 20-30 layers of keratin, dead.
Corneum (horny)
This is the 2nd layer of the epidermis that is translucent palms and soles.
Lucidum (clear)
This is the 3rd layer of the epidermis that is 3-5 layers and secretes glycolipids.
Granulosum (granular)
This is the 4th layer of the epidermis and is a tension resisting layer attaching to desmosomes.
Spinosum (prickly)
This is the 5th and deepest layer of the epidermis that is regenerative and is attached to the dermis. Represents the youngest keratinocytes.
Basale (basal)
Living cells are more ____ to dead cells of the epidermis.
deep
Little keratin is deeper to lots of keratin that is more ______ in the epidermis.
Superficial
____ glycolipids are deeper to more superficial glycolipids in the epidermis.
Little
Cuboidal cells are more ____ than to squamous cells of the epidermis.
Deep
Mitosis occurs deep in the epidermis and not _____.
Superficially