Chapter 4: 4.5: End Of Histology and Integumentary System Flashcards
Greater than one cell becomes a what which becomes a what?
A tissue and an organ
What is the type of fluid seen between visceral and parietal layers?
Serous fluid
What is the type of fluid seen between 2 bones to help with lubrication?
Synovial fluid
What occurs in regeneration?
Posses new cells, there is a complete regeneration of the exact same cell over again,athough some cells can’t do this like brain cells for example
What occurs in fibrosis?
This is when tissues that are incapable of full generation have fibroblasts fill gaps left from injury, leaving a scar
What is the outermost layer of the skin called?
Epidermis
What would trauma to the stratum basale not interfere with?
Shedding of dead skin cells
What kind of cells help with Braille?
Merkel cells
Where does calcium absorption occur?
From the small intestine
How long do sun tans last?
40 to 50 days
How is melanin produced?
Produced by the cell melanocytes from the exposure to UV radiation
What is erythema?
Superficial reddening of the skin. Usually in patches caused by injury or irritation caused by dilation of the blood capitalies
What is cyanosis?
Blue or grayish color of the skin, nails, lips or around the eyes which can be caused by cold, tight clothes or even jewelry
What is jaundice?
Yellow skin caused by the buildup of bilirubin in the blood
What’s pallor?
Pale skin that could be caused by lack of Sun, Cold temperature or extreme fright