Inegumentary System Test Flashcards
Structures of the integumentary system
- skin
- hair
- nails
- glands
Functions of the integumentary system
- protection
- thermoregulation
- sensory perception
- regulates water loss
- chemical synthesis
4 types of membranes
- serous
- mucous
- synovial
- cutaneous
Serous membranes
Line body cavities
Mucous membranes
Line cavities and tubes that open to the outside
Synovial membrane
Line joints
Cutaneous membrane
Skin
Where is thin skin found
All of the body except palms of hands and soles of feet
Where is thick skin found
Palms of hands and soles of feet
Thin skin doesn’t have stratum ______
Lucidum
Types of cells in the skin
- keratinocytes
- melanocytes
- langerhans cells
- merkel cells
Keratinocytes
Protect and waterproof cells
Melanocytes
Skin color and absorb UV light
Langerhans cells
Participate in immune response
Merkel cells
Give sensation of touch
Layers of the epidermis
- corneum
- lucidum
- granulosum
- spinosum
- basale
Function of stratum corneum
Serves as water, microbe, and injury barrier
Cells is stratum granulosum are
Beginning cell apoptosis (death)
Stratum granulosum function
Secret lipids that act as a water sealant
Stratum spinosum function
Provide strength and flexibility
Stratum basale function
Where new cells are formed
Regions of the dermis
- papillary
* reticular
Cyanotic
Blue skin cause by a depletion of oxygen
Jaundice
Yellow skin caused by liver failure
Erythema
Red skin caused by engorgement of capillaries
Pallor
Paleness
Types of skin pigments
- melanin
- carotene
- hemoglobin
Effect of UV light on skin
- increased melanin production
* prolonged exposure can cause skin cancer
Friction ridges
Markings on fingertips that allow us to manipulate objects more easily
Flexion lines
Lines where skin is flexed, skin is tightly bound to deep fascia here