Chapter 5 - The Integumentary System Flashcards

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Layers of the integumentary system, from most superficial to deepest:

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Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, subcutaneous tissue

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Five layers of the epidermis, most superficial to deepest:

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Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale

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3
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What are the most abundant cells in the stratum basale?

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Keratinocytes

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4
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Cells found in the stratum basale:

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Keratinocytes, langerhans cells, melanocytes, tactile (or Merkel) cells

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5
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Which layer of the epidermis creates calluses?

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Stratum lucidum

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6
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Stratum lucidum is only found where on the body?

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Areas with thick skin (palms of the hands, soles of the feet, elbows, etc)

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7
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Keratinization of the entire cell of the stratum corneum causes what?

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The death of the uppermost cells, leading to hardening of the skin

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8
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The dermis is composed of what kind of connective tissue?

A

Dense irregular connective tissue

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9
Q

Epidermal ridges are commonly known as what?

A

Fingerprints

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10
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Is the dermis vascular or avascular?

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Vascular

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