Chapter 2 - Integmentary System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most superficial layer of the skin?
A
Epidermis
2
Q
What are the five layers of the epidermis? (CLGSB)
A
- Stratum Corneum (topmost)
- Stratum Lucidum
- Stratum Granulosum
- Stratum Spinosum
- Stratum Basale (deepest)
3
Q
In the stratum (1) there are cells called melanocytes that secrete a brown pigment called (2).
A
- Basale
- Melanin
4
Q
The stratum (1) is a thin layer and it can only be found in thick skin.
A
- Lucidum
5
Q
What are the two layers of skin?
A
- Epidermis
- Dermis
6
Q
The (1) is the thin upper layer of skin.
A
- Epidermis
7
Q
What two layers is dermis composed of?
A
- The upper Papillary Layer
- The lower reticular layer.
8
Q
(1) glands are also found in the dermis.
A
- Sweat
9
Q
The (1) is not a part of the integumentary system, it contains a significant amount of fat.
A
- Hypodermis
10
Q
What two types of touch receptors can be seen in the dermis?
A
- Meissner corpuscles
- Pacinian corpuscles