chapter 5 Textbook Flashcards
1
Q
the integumentary system is a boundary between?
A
the body and the external environment
2
Q
what are the 2 main tissue layers of the skin?
A
epidermis and dermis
3
Q
what type of cells is the epidermis?
A
stratified squamous epithelial
4
Q
what is the layer of connective tissue?
A
the dermis
5
Q
what layer provides strength?
A
dermis
6
Q
where does the skin rest on?
A
subcutaneous tissue
7
Q
what is subcutaneous tissue?
A
a CT that is not a part of the integumentary system that connects the skin to the underlying muscle or bone
8
Q
what do keratincytes give the epidermis?
A
the ability to resist abrasion and reduce water loss.
9
Q
keratinization
A
cells accumulate keratin. cells eventually die off and create layer of dead cells
