chapter 5 Flashcards
what are the five functions of the integumentary system (p,e&a,r,s,v)
protection excretion absorption regulation of body temperature sensation vitamin D synthesis
The skin is divided into two regions. The deepest is the ____ and the most superficial is called the _______.
dermis is deepest
epidermis is superficial
what is the hypodermis?
also called the sub-Q layer, not part of the skin, deep to dermis consists of areolar and adipose tissue
what type of tissue is the epidermis composed of?
epithelial tissue
outermost is several layers of stratified squamous epithelium, outermost layer is comprised of flat, dead cells, and then keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. The epidermis is constantly replaced with new cells.
these epidermal cells connect to tactile disks, and provide sensory function (sense of touch on your skin)
tactile cells (Merkle)
these epidermal cells are immune cells, they find things that shouldn’t be there and try to destroy them
Langerhans cells
these epidermal cells produce keratin and lamellar granules, they are for protection
keratinocytes
these epidermal cells produce melanin, they make your skin color and provide UV protection
melanocytes
the top layer of the epidermis, multiple layers of flat, dead interlocking cells, the thickest layer (come)
stratum corneum
This layer of skin is only found in thick skin like the palms of your hands, fingertips and soles of your feet and it is clear (let’s)
stratum lucidum
This layer of skin has keratin present, cells are thinner and flatter, and cells begin to die (get)
stratum granulosum
This layer of skin provides strength and flexibility to the skin. (sun)
stratum spinosum
This layer of skin is the deepest layer and is the site of mitotic division. (burned)
stratum basale
name all the layer of skin in order (come lets get sun burned)
stratum corneum stratum lucidum stratum granulosum stratum spinosum stratum basale
yellow to dark brown in color, creates the variations in skin color from pale to dark, it is the source of tanning
melanin
is the number of melanocytes different in everyone or the amount of melanin different?
melanin is different we all have basically the same number of melanocytes
connective vascular tissue
dermis
the superficial part of the dermis is made up of what kind of tissue?
areolar connective tissue
this part of the superficial dermis contains nerve endings and blood vessels
dermal papillae
this part of the superficial dermis is responsible for allowing you to feel light touch
Meissner’s corpuscles
this part of the superficial dermis is responsible for temperature, pain, and itch
free nerve endings
what is the deep part of the dermis made up of
dense irregular connective tissue
this layer of the epidermis is the site of mitotic division
stratum basale
the layer of the epidermis is the thickest layer
stratum corneum
this layer of the epidermis is layers where cells begin to die; keratin present
stratum granulosum