Chapter 5 - Integumentary System Flashcards
consists of the skin and accessory structures, such as hair, glands, and nails.
integumentary system
The appearance of the integumentary system can indicate physiological imbalances in the body. True or False
True
most superficial layer of skin
epidermis
a layer of dense connective tissue
dermis
on average the dermis is 10 to 20 times thicker than the epidermis. True or False
True
dermis prevents water loss and resists abrasion. True or False
False - epidermis
skin rests on the __________ tissue, which is a layer of connective tissue.
subcutaneous
The subcutaneous tissue is a part of the skin, and it connects the skin to the underlying muscle or bone. True or False
False - not part of the skin
The epidermis is a stratified cuboidal epithelium. True or False
False - stratified squamous epithelium
In the deepest layers of the epidermis, new cells are produced by mitosis. True or False
True
During movement, cells change shape and chemical composition, a process called ____________
keratinization
Cells become filled with protein ____________ , which makes them more rigid and durable
keratin
Distinct layers called ___________ , can be seen in the epidermis
strata
Deepest stratum and consists of cuboidal or columnar cells that undergo mitotic divisions about every 19 days
stratum basale
How many days does it take for the cells to be pushed toward the surface?
40-56 days
most superficial stratum of the epidermis
Stratum corneum
The stratum corneum is coated and surrounded by proteins. True or False
False - Lipids
stratum granulosum is consists of 25 or more layers of dead squamous cells filled with keratin joined by desmosomes. True or False
False - Stratum corneum
Excessive sloughing of stratum corneum cells from the surface is called ___________
dandruff
In skin subjected to friction, the number of layers in the stratum corneum greatly increases, producing a thickened area called a __________
callus
Over a bony prominence, the stratum corneum can thicken to form a cone-shaped structure called a ___________
corn
multilayer of distorted (spine cells)
CHOICES:
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
stratum spinosum
This layer has plenty of protein granules
CHOICES:
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
stratum granulosum
a thin layer and found only on thick skin (palm and sole)
CHOICES:
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
it looks spiky under the microscope
CHOICES:
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
stratum spinosum
allows keratinocytes to mature
CHOICES:
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
stratum spinosum
allows light to pass through
CHOICES:
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
the cells are already dead but keratinized when they reach this layer
CHOICES:
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
stratum granulosum
part of stratum corneum
CHOICES:
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
anucleated cells
CHOICES:
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
stratum corneum
stratum germinativum
CHOICES:
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
stratum basale
Dense collagenous connective tissue containing fibroblasts, adipocytes, and macrophages
dermis
Nerves, hair follicles, smooth muscles, glands, and lymphatic vessels extend into the dermis. True or False
True
Collagen fibers are oriented in
some directions than the others, producing _________
cleavage lines
physicians make an incision parallel with the cleavage lines to lessen the gap and produce less scar tissue. True or False
True
the skin is most resistant to stretch along these lines
cleavage lines or tension lines
If the skin is overstretched for any reason, the dermis can be damaged, leaving lines that are visible through the epidermis. These lines are called ______
stretch marks
projections that extend toward the epidermis
dermal papillae
Contain many blood vessels; supplies the overlying epidermis with nutrients, removes waste products, and help regulate body temperate
dermal papillae
drawing the skin taut and inserting a small needle at a shallow angle into the dermis; tuberculin skin test
Intradermal injection
pinching the skin to form a
“tent” and inserting a short
needle into the adipose tissue
of the subcutaneous tissue; insulin injection
Subcutaneous injection
inserting a long needle at a 90- degree angle to the skin into a muscle deep to the subcutaneous tissue; used for vaccines and certain antibiotics
Intramuscular injection
group of pigments primarily responsible for skin, hair, and eye color
Melanin
Most melanin molecules are brown to black pigments, but some are yellowish or reddish. True or False
True
produces melanin; irregularly shaped cells with many long processes that extend between the epithelial cells of the deep part of the epidermis
Melanocytes
Within melanocytes, the Golgi apparatuses package melanin into vesicles called ________
melanosomes
a recessive genetic trait that causes a deficiency or an absence of melanin; fair skin, white hair, unpigmented irises in the eyes
Albinism
decrease in the blood O2 content produces a bluish color of the skin
Cyanosis
yellow pigment found in plants such as squash and carrots; the large amount is consumed, skin can become yellowish
Carotene
Attaches the skin to underlying bone and muscle and supplies the skin with blood vessels and nerves
Subcutaneous tissue
Subcutaneous tissue is also known as __________
hypodermis
Reticular tissue in the subcutaneous tissue functions as padding and insulation. True or False
False - adipose
the subcutaneous tissue is can be used to estimate total body fat. True or False
True
Men have higher total body fat. True or False
False - Women
The acceptable percentage of fat for females
21-30%
The acceptable percentage of fat for males
13-25%