Chapter 2 - Integmentary System Flashcards

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1
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What is the most superficial layer of the skin?

A

Epidermis

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What are the five layers of the epidermis? (CLGSB)

A
  1. Stratum Corneum (topmost)
  2. Stratum Lucidum
  3. Stratum Granulosum
  4. Stratum Spinosum
  5. Stratum Basale (deepest)
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3
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In the stratum (1) there are cells called melanocytes that secrete a brown pigment called (2).

A
  1. Basale
  2. Melanin
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The stratum (1) is a thin layer and it can only be found in thick skin.

A
  1. Lucidum
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What are the two layers of skin?

A
  1. Epidermis
  2. Dermis
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The (1) is the thin upper layer of skin.

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  1. Epidermis
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7
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What two layers is dermis composed of?

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  1. The upper Papillary Layer
  2. The lower reticular layer.
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8
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(1) glands are also found in the dermis.

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  1. Sweat
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9
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The (1) is not a part of the integumentary system, it contains a significant amount of fat.

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  1. Hypodermis
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10
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What two types of touch receptors can be seen in the dermis?

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  1. Meissner corpuscles
  2. Pacinian corpuscles
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