Dermmmm Flashcards
The epidermis is composed of 4 major “Resident” cell types. List them.
- Keratocytes
- Melanocytes
- Langerhan’s cells
- Merkel cells
List the layers of the epidermis from most superficial to deep
- Stratum Corneum
- Stratum Granulosum
- Stratum Spinosum
- Stratum Basale
Which of the following makes up 85% of the cells found in the epidermis?
A. Keratocytes
B. Melanocytes
C. Langerhan’s cells
D. Merkel cells
A. Keratocytes
Which layer of the epidermis undergoes mitosis and is responsible for epidermal proliferation?
A. Stratum Corneum
B. Stratum Granulosum
C. Stratum Spinosum
D. Stratum Basale
D. Stratum Basale (deepest layer of the epidermis)
Which layer of the epidermis communicates via desmosomes and is responsible for structural strength?
A. Stratum Corneum
B. Stratum Granulosum
C. Stratum Spinosum
D. Stratum Basale
C. Stratum Spinosum
Which layer of the epidermis has lamellar bodies containing lipids?
A. Stratum Corneum
B. Stratum Granulosum
C. Stratum Spinosum
D. Stratum Basale
B. Stratum Granulosum
Which layer of the epidermis has no nuclei?
A. Stratum Corneum
B. Stratum Granulosum
C. Stratum Spinosum
D. Stratum Basale
A. Stratum Corneum (most superficial skin layer)
Which of the following cells can be found in the dermis?
A. Keratocytes
B. Merkel cells
C. Fibroblasts
D. Lymphocytes
E. A and B
F. C and D
F. C and D
Lymphocytes are found in the DERMIS not the epidermis!!
What is the vascular supply to the dermis?
- Deep plexus (SQ tissue, lots of bleeding if disrupted)
- Middle plexus (Sebaceous glands and hair follicles)
- Superficial plexus (capillary bed, minimal bleeding if disrupted)
Dogs and cats have ________ hair follicles, which is different than cows, horses, shoats and human
Compound
(the others have Simple follicles)
What are the phases of the hair cycle?
- Anagen - growing phase
- Catagen - transitional phase
- Telogen - Resting phase
What smooth muscle originates in the superficial dermis, is connected to hair follicles?
Arrector pili muscle (responsible for goosebumps)
What are the functions of sebaceous glands?
- Produce sebum for biological defenses, pheromones, and gives hair glossiness and strength
What is a macule?
< 1cm, FLAT change in color of the skin
What is a macule > 1cm called?
A patch
(flat change in color of the skin > 1cm)
What is a papule?
RAISED, SOLID, mass <1cm
What is a plaque?
RAISED, SOLID mass > 1cm, can be coalesced papules
(A papule but > 1cm +/- multiple)
What is a vesicle?
Clear, serum filled, RAISED, < 1cm, non-inflammatory lesion
In other words, a blister
If > 1cm its called a bulla
What is a bulla?
Clear, serum filled, RAISED, > 1cm, non-inflammatory lesion
If < 1cm its called a vesicle
What are common locations on the skin for flea allergic dermatitis?
- Dorsum
- Base of tail
- Inguinal region and thighs
What are common locations on the skin for Cheyletiella?
- Dorsum
(walking dandruff)