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Chapter 5: The Integumentary System Flashcards

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acne

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skin condition due to infected sebaceous glands

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albinism

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genetic disorder that affects the skin, in which there is no melanin production

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anagen

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active phase of the hair growth cycle

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apocrine sweat gland

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type of sweat gland that is associated with hair follicles in the armpits and genital regions

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arrector pili muscle

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smooth muscle that is activated in response to external stimuli that pull on hair follicles and make the hair “stand up”

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basal cell

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type of stem cell found in the stratum basale and in the hair matrix that continually undergoes cell division, producing the keratinocytes of the epidermis

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basal cell carcinoma

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cancer that originates from basal cells in the epidermis of the skin

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bedsore

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sore on the skin that develops when regions of the body start necrotizing due to constant pressure and lack of blood supply; also called decubitis ulcers

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callus

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thickened area of skin that arises due to constant abrasion

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catagen

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transitional phase marking the end of the anagen phase of the hair growth cycle

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cortex

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in hair, the second or middle layer of keratinocytes originating from the hair matrix, as seen in a cross-section of the hair bulb

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dermal papilla

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(plural = dermal papillae) extension of the papillary layer of the dermis that increases surface contact between the epidermis and dermis

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cuticle

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in hair, the outermost layer of keratinocytes originating from the hair matrix, as seen in a cross-section of the hair bulb

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dermis

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layer of skin between the epidermis and hypodermis, composed mainly of connective tissue and containing blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands, and other structures

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desmosome

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structure that forms an impermeable junction between cells

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eccrine sweat gland

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type of sweat gland that is common throughout the skin surface; it produces a hypotonic sweat for thermoregulation

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eczema

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skin condition due to an allergic reaction, which resembles a rash

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elastin fibers

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fibers made of the protein elastin that increase the elasticity of the dermis

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eleiden

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clear protein-bound lipid found in the stratum lucidum that is derived from keratohyalin and helps to prevent water loss

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epidermis

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outermost tissue layer of the skin

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eponychium

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nail fold that meets the proximal end of the nail body, also called the cuticle

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external root sheath

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outer layer of the hair follicle that is an extension of the epidermis, which encloses the hair root

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first degree burn

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superficial burn that injures only the epidermis

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fourth degree burn

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burn in which full thickness of the skin and underlying muscle and bone is damaged

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glassy membrane

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layer of connective tissue that surrounds the base of the hair follicle, connecting it to the dermis

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hair

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keratinous filament growing out of the epidermis

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hair bulb

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structure at the base of the hair root that surrounds the dermal papilla

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hair follicle

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cavity or sac from which hair originates

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hair matrix

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layer of basal cells from which a strand of hair grows

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hair papilla

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mass of connective tissue, blood capillaries, and nerve endings at the base of the hair follicle

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hair root

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part of hair that is below the epidermis anchored to the follicle

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hair shaft

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part of hair that is above the epidermis but is not anchored to the follicle

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hypodermis

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connective tissue connecting the integument to the underlying bone and muscle

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hyponychium

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thickened layer of stratum corneum that lies below the free edge of the nail

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integumentary system

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skin and its accessory structures

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internal root sheath

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innermost layer of keratinocytes in the hair follicle that surround the hair root up to the hair shaft

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keloid

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type of scar that has layers raised above the skin surface

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keratin

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type of structural protein that gives skin, hair, and nails its hard, water-resistant properties

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keratinocyte

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cell that produces keratin and is the most predominant type of cell found in the epidermis

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keratohyalin

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granulated protein found in the stratum granulosum

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Langerhans cell

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specialized dendritic cell found in the stratum spinosum that functions as a macrophage

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lunula

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basal part of the nail body that consists of a crescent-shaped layer of thick epithelium

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medulla

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in hair, the innermost layer of keratinocytes originating from the hair matrix

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messier corpuscle

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(also, tactile corpuscle) receptor in the skin that responds to light touch

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melanin

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pigment that determines the color of hair and skin

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melanocyte

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melanoma

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cell found in the stratum basale of the epidermis that produces the pigment melanin

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merkel cell

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receptor cell in the stratum basale of the epidermis that responds to the sense of touch

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metastisis

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spread of cancer cells from a source to other parts of the body

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nail bed

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layer of epidermis upon which the nail body forms

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nail body

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main keratinous plate that forms the nail

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nail cuticle

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fold of epithelium that extends over the nail bed, also called the eponychium

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nail fold

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fold of epithelium at that extend over the sides of the nail body, holding it in place

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nail root

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part of the nail that is lodged deep in the epidermis from which the nail grows

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pacinian corpuscle

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(also, lamellated corpuscle) receptor in the skin that responds to vibration

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papillary layer

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superficial layer of the dermis, made of loose, areolar connective tissue

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reticular layer

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deeper layer of the dermis; it has a reticulated appearance due to the presence of abundant collagen and elastin fibers

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rickets

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disease in children caused by vitamin D deficiency, which leads to the weakening of bones

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scar

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collagen-rich skin formed after the process of wound healing that is different from normal skin

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sebum

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oily substance that is composed of a mixture of lipids that lubricates the skin and hair

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second degree burn

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partial-thickness burn that injures the epidermis and a portion of the dermis

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squamous cell carcinoma

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type of skin cancer that originates from the stratum spinosum of the epidermis

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stratum basale

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deepest layer of the epidermis, made of epidermal stem cells

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stratum corneum

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most superficial layer of the epidermis

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stratum granulosum

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layer of the epidermis superficial to the stratum spinosum

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stratum lucidum

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layer of the epidermis between the stratum granulosum and stratum corneum, found only in thick skin covering the palms, soles of the feet, and digits

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stratum spinosum

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layer of the epidermis superficial to the stratum basale, characterized by the presence of desmosomes

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stretch mark

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mark formed on the skin due to a sudden growth spurt and expansion of the dermis beyond its elastic limits

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sudoriferous gland

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sweat gland

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telogen

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resting phase of the hair growth cycle initiated with catagen and terminated by the beginning of a new anagen phase of hair growth

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third degree burn

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burn that penetrates and destroys the full thickness of the skin (epidermis and dermis)

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vitamin D

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compound that aids absorption of calcium and phosphates in the intestine to improve bone health

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vitiligo

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skin condition in which melanocytes in certain areas lose the ability to produce melanin, possibly due an autoimmune reaction that leads to loss of color in patches

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sebaceous gland

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type of oil gland found in the dermis all over the body and helps to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair by secreting sebum

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sebaceous gland

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type of oil gland found in the dermis all over the body and helps to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair by secreting sebum

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