Chapter 3 concepts Flashcards

1
Q

what are the four functions of the integumentary system

A

acts as a two way protective barrier, regulates temperature, houses sensory receptors, secretes important fluids

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2
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what are the organs of the integumentary system

A

skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands

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3
Q

the ____ is the largest organ

A

skin

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4
Q

skin weighs more than ____ lbs

A

20

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5
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what are the primary functions of the integumentary system

A

protection, keep pathogens and other substances out, act as a two way barrier

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6
Q

which layer are sensory receptors housed in

A

the middle layer, dermis

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7
Q

which sensations do sensory receptors detect

A

temperature, pain, touch, pressure

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8
Q

Superficial blood vessels _____ to release heat to stay cool

A

dilate

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9
Q

superficial blood vessels ______ to trap heat

A

constrict

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10
Q

the subcutaneous layer serves as _______

A

insulation

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11
Q

True or False: the epidermis is composed of stratified squamous epithelium

A

true

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12
Q

what are the overlapping layers of cells called

A

strata

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13
Q

The epithelium doesn’t has _______ or ________

A

blood supply; connective tissue

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14
Q

What is the deepest layer in the epidermis called?

A

the basal layer

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15
Q

The basal layer contains _______

A

melanocytes

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16
Q

what is another name for the dermis

A

corium

17
Q

What structures are located within the dermis

A

hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, blood vessels, lymph vessels, sensory receptors, nerve fibers, muscle fibers