Chapter 4: The Integumentary System Flashcards
Dermis
The deep layer of the skin ;composed of dense ,irregular connective tissue
Cutaneous membrane
The skin; composed of epidermal and dermal layers
Epidermis
The outer layers of the skin; an epithelium
Exocrine Glands
Glands that have ducts through their secretions are carried to a body surface
Follicle
Collection of lymphocytes in a lymph node
Integument
The natural covering of an organism , such as skin
Keratinizing
When epidermal cells are constantly shed and replaced
Melanin
The dark pigment synthesized by melanocytes; responsible for skin color
Mucous membrane
Membrane that forms the lining of body cavities open to the exterior(digestive,respiratory,urinary,and reproductive tracts)
Nails
A horn like envelope covering the tips of fingers and toes on humans
Sebaceous glands
Glands that empty their sebum secretion into hair follicles
Serous membrane
Membrane that lines a cavity without an opening to the outside of the body (except for joint cavities, which have a synovial membrane)
Subcutaneous
Glands beneath the skin
Sweat glands
The glands that produce a saline solution called sweat; also called sudoriferous glands
Synovial membrane
Membrane that lines the fibrous capsule of a synovial joint
