Chapter 5 Flashcards
What is included in the integumentary system?
skin, nails, hair, sweat glands, and oil glands
What are the other two names for the integumentary system?
cutaneous membrane and integument
What are the five functions of the skin?
protect the body from invasion, regulate body temperature, serves as a sensory receptor for sensations, provides for elimination of body wastes in the form of perspiration, responsible for the first step in the synthesis of vitamin D
what are the layers of the skin?
the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer
what does the epidermis consist of?
squamous epithelial cells, two layers discussed in the chapter-stratum basal and status corneum, melanocytes, keratin
what is the deepest layer of the epidermis called and what does it do and consist of?
the basal layer (stratum basal)- where new cells are created pushing the older cells out; contains melanocytes
what do melanocytes do?
they provide color to the skin and some protection from ultraviolet rays
what is the outermost layer of the epidermis and what does it do and what can be found there?
stratum corneum-where the dead skin cells are constantly being shed and replaced; the pushed out cells die and become filled with a hard protein called keratin
What does keratin do?
it waterproofs the body and creates a barrier that is the first line of defense for the body.
What is the second layer of the skin?
the dermis or corium
What does is its role and what is found in the dermis?
it protects the body against mechanical injury and compression and serves as a reservoir for water and electrolytes; it is composed of living tissue and contains capillaries, lymphatic channels, nerve endings, hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous (oil) glands, connective tissue, and elastic fibers; also papillae (projections) originate from this layer (dermal papillae)
what are linear tears in the dermis known as?
stretch marks or stria
What is the third layer called?
the subcutaneous tissue
what does the subcutaneous tissue consist of?
loose connective tissue, adipose (fatty) tissue, nerves, nerve endings, major blood vessels, and extensions of the sweat glands and hair roots
What is a strand of hair made up of?
long slender filament of keratin which consists of a hair root, which is embedded in the hair follicle, and a hair shaft
where does hair develop?
in the hair follicle, forming from keratin cells located at the bottom of the follicles
what is lanugo?
a soft downy hair that covers a fetus toward the end of the second trimester. It disappears shortly after birth.
what gives hair its color?
melanocytes
what are melanocytes?
darkly pigmented cells that produce melanin
what causes red hair?
a uniques type of melanin with iron
what causes white hair?
a decrease in melanin
What are the five listed components of the nail?
the nail body, the cuticle, the lunula, the free edge, and the nail bed
what nourishes the nail body?
the nail body which is epithelial layer and a rich supple of blood vessels
what glands are found the skin?
the sebaceous gland (oil), the sudoriferous glands, and ceruminous gland
where does the sudoriferous gland originate?
deep in the dermis. (the exist point is a called a pore in the epidermis)
what are the two main functions of the sudoriferous glands?
cool the body, and eliminate waste products
what do the sudoriferious glands produce?
sweat or perspiration
what is sweat made of and why does it smell?
it is clear and odorless, made up of mostly water and small amount of dissolved substances such as salts, ammonia, uric acid, urea, and other waste products; when it reaches the skin, it becomes contaminated and decomposes which creates the smell
what does the sebaceous gland produce?
it is known as the oil gland, secreting sebum that lubricates the hair and keeps the skin soft and waterproof
what influences sebum?
sex hormones which can cause pimples and blackheads when the flow is blocked.
what does the ceruminous gland produce?
cerumen- a yellowish-brown waxy substance that lubricates the skin of the ear. considered a modified sweat gland
What are the listed skin lesions from the powerpoint?
Abrasion, Abscess, Blister, Bulla, Carbuncle, Comedo, Cyst, Fissure, Fistula, Hives, Laceration, Macule, Nodule, Papule, Polyp, Pustule, Scales, Ulcer, Vesicle, Wheal
What is an abrasion?
Scraping or rubbing away of skin or mucous membrane as a result of friction to the area
Example: carpet burn
What is an abscess?
Localized collection of pus in any body part that results from invasion of pus-forming bacteria
Example: pustule = small abscess
What is a blister?
Small, thin-walled lesion containing clear fluid
Also known as a vesicle
What is a bulla?
Large blister
what is a carbuncle?
Circumscribed inflammation of skin and deeper tissues; contains pus
what is a comedo?
Typical lesion of acne vulgarism caused by the accumulation of keratin and sebum within the opening of a hair follicle
Example: whitehead = closed comedo
Example: blackhead = open comedo
What is a cyst?
Closed sac or pouch in or within the skin; contains fluid, semifluid, or solid material
Example: hydrocele = fluid-filled cyst (collection of fluid in the area of the scrotal sac in the male)
Example: sebaceous cyst = solid-filled cyst (filled with a cheesy material consisting of sebum and epithelial debris that has formed in the duct of a sebaceous gland; also know as an epidermoid cyst)
What is a fissure?
Crack-like sore or groove in the skin or mucous membrane
Example: anal fissure
What is a fistula?
Abnormal passageway between two tubular organs, or from an organ to the body surface; sometimes they are created surgically or as a result of congenital defeats, infection, or injury to the body.
Example: arteriovenous fistula-created surgically for hemodialysis
Example: rectovaginal fistula-abnormal passageway between the rectum and vagina allowing feces to escape into the vaginal canal; can result from trauma during childbirth
What are hives?
Circumscribed, slightly elevated lesions on skin; paler in center than surrounding edges
Also called wheals
Example: mosquito bite
What is a laceration?
Tear in skin; torn, jagged wound
What is a macule?
Small, flat discoloration of the skin; neither raised nor depressed
Example: bruises, freckles
What is a nodule?
Small, circumscribed swelling protruding above the skin
What is a papule?
Small, solid, circumscribed elevation on the skin
Example: pimple, wart, elevated mole
What is a polyp?
Small, stalk-like growth, protruding upward or outward from membrane surface, resembling a mushroom stalk
Example: nasal polyp
What is a pustule?
Small elevation of skin filled with pus
Example: small abscess on the skin
What are scales?
Thin flakes of hardened epithelium that are shed from the epidermis
What is an ulcer?
Circumscribed, open sore or lesion of skin, accompanied by inflammation
Example: decubitus ulcer- known as a bedsore is a breakdown of skin and underlying tissues resulting from constant pressure to bony prominences and inadequate supply and oxygenation to the area