Chapter 22 - Integumentary System and Pathologies Flashcards
dermatology
study of the integumentary system
two primary regions of the skin
epidermis and dermis
functions?
protection, immunity, absorption, sensation, temperature regulation, excretion, vitamin D synthesis
what produces melanin?
melanocytes
specialized cells that stimulate immune responses when skin is broken by surgery or injury
dendritic (Langerhan) cells
epidermis
thin outer region of skin and composed of epithelial tissue
avascular
nutrients are provided by tissue fluids from underlying dermis
epidermis is derived from where
ectoderm
deepest epidermal layer where keratinocytes are produced
stratum basale
keratinocytes consist of __% in the epidermis
90
stratum basale is also known as
stratume germinativum or growth layer
melanin
produces dark pigment
1/4 cells are in stratum germinativum
melanocytes
melanin production is stimulated by sunlight which results in?
creating a semi protective shield against UV radiation
stratum spinosum (spiny layer)
slender projections connecting to the layer above
stratum granulosum (granular layer)
keratinization of skin cells begins
keratin
substance secreted by the vesicles within the keratinocytes
keratin + skin oils = ?
epidermal water barrier
epidermal water barrier
waterproofing the skin by reducing water loss that would lead to dehydration
stratum lucidum
translucent band that presents in thick skin of the palms and soles
stratum corneum (horny layer)
most superficial epidermal layer and desquamation occurs
how long do keratinocytes produce
21-27 days
epidermal-dermal junction
between the epidermis and the dermis
dermis (“true skin”)
thick, deeper region
dermis is derived from?
mesoderm
connective tissue consists mainly of
collagen and elastin
elastin
provides tissue to stay the same shape after being stretched
collagen
~70% of dermis and offer structural support to nerve receptors, blood vessels, hair follicles, muscles, and glands
scar
a dense collection of new connected tissue that is formed when the dermis is injured and the fibroblasts in the dermis quickly reproduce
stretch mark
resulted from the elastic fibers weakening and tearing from being overstretched in the dermis
subcutaneous layer
deep to the dermis
subcutaneous layer also known as?
hypodermis or superficial fascia
deep fascia
when this layer is extended inward and surrounds deeper structures
subcutaneous layers consist of (4)
loose connective tissue
adipose tissue
nerve receptors
blood vessels
skin color is determined by (5)
genetics
physiology
emotions
disease processes
diet
albinism
genetic condition in which individuals cannot produce melanin
vitiligo
partial or total loss of pigmentation occurring in patches
hyperpigmentation
from pregnancy hormones