Chapter 5: Integument Flashcards
The integumentary system consists of….
Hair Skin Nails Sweat glands And sebaceous glands
What the single largest organ in our body
The skin
What does the skin do
It’s the first line of defense that protects us from pathogens
What are the three layers of the skin
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
The outermost portion of skin
Epidermis
Often called the ”true skin”
Dermis
2nd most lower portion of skin
Dermis
Most superficial region of skin
Epidermis
Melanocytes
Calls that produce pigment melanin
Region exposed to external environment
Epidermis
Region that functions to protect
Epidermis
Avascular region of skin
Epidermis
Partially dead portion of skin
Epidermis
Region that’s composed of keratinozed stratified squamous epithelium
Epidermis
Region that consists of 4 cell types and 4 layers
Epidermis
Cell that produce fibrous brown pigment melanin
Malanocytes
What does melanin do
Gives iris in Eye color
The more melanin one produce the…
Darker their skin
What are keratinocytes
Calls that produce fibrous protein keratin
What is keratin
A fibrous protein
What does keratin do
Gives skin protective properties
Cells that produce keratin
Keratinocytes
What are dendritic cells
Epidermal macrophages
What do dendritic cells do
Help active the immune system