Chapter 5 REVIEW Flashcards
Which of the following cells are associated with the Dermis ?
FIBROBLASTS
Extreme stretching of the reticular layer of the dermis results in____
PERMANENT STRETCH MARKS
From Superficial to Deep, what is the order of the layers of the Epidermis in Thick Skin?
STRATUM CORNEUM->LUCIDUM->GRANULOSUM->SPINOSUM->BASALE
What is the main tissue of the Epidermis ?
KERATINIZED STRATIFIED SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM
Keratinocytes in the Stratum Corneum _____
DEAD AND FILLED WITH KERATIN
2 main components of the Cutaneous Membrane
EPIDERMIS and DERMIS
Where are the Melanocytes located ?
STRATUM BASALE
How long does the life cycle of keratinocytes being sloughed and replaced take ?
40-50 DAYS
What tissue composes the reticular layer of the Dermis ?
DENSE IRREGULAR CONNECTIVE
The ______ is a location of thick skin
SOLE OF THE FOOT
Which of the sensations are NOT detected by Skin?
EQUILIBRIUM
What creates our unique patterns on our fingers, toes, palms, and soles ?
EPIDERMAL RIDGES
Primary function of Vitamin D
VITAMIN D IS REQUIRED FOR CALCIUM ABSORPTION FROM SMALL INTESTINE
What are the sensory receptions in the Dermal Papillae that respond to light tough called ?
TACTILE CORPUSCLES
The most superficial layer of the Dermis
PAPILLARY LAYER
Which function is NOT associated with the skin?
VITAMIN A SYNTHESIS
What is the largest organ in the body ?
SKIN
Where are blood vessels housed that nourish the epidermis ?
DERMAL PAPILLAE
Why do Keratinocytes in Superficial Strata of Epidermis die?
TOO FAR FROM BLOOD SUPPLY IN DERMIS
Which layer of the Epidermis is NOT present in Thin Skin?
STRATUM LUCIDUM
What cells of the Epidermis function as Phagocytes of Immune System ?
DENDRITIC CELLS
Which structure is NOT found in Thick Skin?
HAIR FOLLICLES
Most superficial layer of Epidermis
STRATUM CORNEUM
Timmy fell and skinned his knee. The scrape didn’t bleed so he must have damaged the ____
EPIDERMIS