Chapter 5 and 6: The Integumentary System and The Skeletal System Flashcards
what are the two parts of the integument?
cutaneous membrane and accessory structures
what is the epidermis made out of?
epithelial tissue
what is the dermis made out of?
dense connective tissue
what is the name of the epithelial tissue that makes up the epidermis?
stratified squamous
what are the 5 functions of the integument?
-protection
-temperature maintenance
-synthesis and storage of nutrients
-sensory reception
-excretion and secretion
what are the two types of the epidermis?
thick and thin
what are the 5 layers of the epidermis from bottom to top?
-stratum germinativum
-stratum spinosum
-stratum granulosum
-stratum lucidum
-stratum corneum
where is thick skin located?
on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet
which layer of the epidermis is not in thin skin?
stratum lucidum
stratum ________________: attached to the basement membrane with hemidesmosomes
germinativum
what are the types of cells in the stratum germinativum
-germinativum cells
-germinativum cells’ daughter cells
-melanocytes
why do cells die in the stratum spinosum?
they are too far from blood vessels
stratum _______________: thin; new cells that are pushed up from stratum germinativum still go through mitosis; contains dermal papilla and epidermal ridges; found below the dark line on the microscope
spinosum
stratum _______________: makes granules; cells fill with keratin from granules
granulosum
stratum _____________: one clear layer; this layer is not in thin skin, only thick
lucidum
stratum ______________: top layer; cells have become keratinized
corneum
how many layers does the stratum corneum have?
15-30
how long does it take cells to get to the stratum corneum?
4 weeks
what are the two layers of the dermis?
-papillary layer
-reticular layer
contains dermal papilla; vascular; also contains loose connective tissue and has nerves, lymphatic vessels, and blood vessels
papillary layer
under the papillary layer; has lots of reticular fibers and also includes collagen and elastic fibers; less strength but the strength it has goes in multiple directions due to the branching of the reticular fibers
reticular layer
what are the 3 parts that make up skin?
epithelial, loose, and dense connective tissue
what is another name for the skin?
cutaneous membrane
what is another name for the hypodermis?
subcutaneous membrane
what does the hypodermis mostly consist of?
adipose tissue
what are the 3 factors that can affect skin pigmentation?
-carotene levels
-melanin
-amount of blood in the papillary layer
yellow, orange pigment found/stored in the stratum germinativum; obtained by eating orange foods such as carrots, squash, yams, sweet potato, etc.; used to produce Vitamin A
carotene
what is the function of carotene?
stabilize stem cells for the retina of the eye
made by melanocytes
melanin
what is the function of melanin?
releases melanin when in contact with UV damage
what is the melanocyte: stem cell ratio in places of high sun exposure
1:4
what is the melanocyte: stem cell ratio in areas of low sun exposure
1:20
what causes the skin to peel after a sunburn?
when out in the sun for a long time, 2 T’s on DNA will buckle, causing the cell to die and no longer be able to be used
what colors can the skin change to due to blood levels in the papillary layer?
pink/red or blue/purple/ashen/grey
how does skin turn pink/red?
blood vessels are open and fill the papillary layer; due to heat or embarassment
how does skin get a blue/purple/ashen/grey tone?
low amounts of blood go to the papillary layer; due to poor circulation, heart attack, respiratory issues, lung issues, etc.; located on extremities: nose, lips, fingertips(especially under nails), toes
what is it called when the skin gets a blue/purple/ashen/grey tone?
cyanosis
what are the benefits of UV light?
it forces the stratum germinativum to produce a steroid, which is converted into Vitamin D, which is then taken to the liver and converted into calcitriol
what is the function of calcitriol?
it tells the cells of the small intestine to absorb more calcium and phosphate from food
what is the harmful effect of UV light?
cancer
what are the types of cancer that can result from UV damage?
-basal cell carcinoma
-squamous cell carcinoma
-malignant melanoma
damages the stratum germinativum; cancer; affects the basement membrane
basal cell carcinoma
damages the cells of the upper stratum germinativum and stratum spinosum; benign(stays in the same tissue)
squamous cell carcinoma
damages the melanocytes; shows up as moles, birthmarks, etc
malignant melanoma
attachments to the skin(hair, nails, glands, etc)
accessory structures
smooth muscle; pulls entire hair shaft and squeezes follicle and cell; causes goosebumps
arrector pili
how long is a hair growth cycle?
2-5 years
how many hairs does a person lose per day on average?
100
when does hair turn grey?
when melanocytes run out of melanin and air pockets are released
when does hair turn white?
no pigment or air pockets left
what are the functions of hair?
-block UV light on the head
-deflect blows to the head
-traps debris
-attractant to the opposite sex
what are the 4 types of glands?
sweat, sebaceous, ceruminous, and mammary
what is another name for sweat glands?
sudiferous glands
what is the function of sebaceous glands?
lead and put hair in follicle; lubricate the hair and skin
what is secreted by sebaceous glands?
sebum
what type of secretion is done by sebaceous glands?
holocrine secretion
what stimulates sebaceous glands?
sex hormones (testosterone and estrogen)
what are the two types of sweat glands?
apocrine and merocrine
where are apocrine sweat glands located?
armpit and groin
what type of secretion do apocrine glands use?
merocrine
describe the secretion from apocrine glands
cloudy, odorous
why is apocrine secretion odorous?
bacteria eats the secretion and its waste product
where is merocrine secretion located?
on 99% of the body
what type of secretion do merocrine glands use?
merocrine secretion
describe the sweat released from merocrine glands
99.5% is water and the rest is salt(Na, K, Cl, urea)