Integumamtry System Flashcards
Which epidermal layer can you use as landmark when identifying other layers
Stratum Cornum
What connective tissue makes up the papillary layer
Areolar
What does that papillary layer looks like
Small nipple like projection
What is arrector pili muscle
Muscle that connects to the hair follicle
What is the function of arrector pili
Pull on hairs which makes hair stand up
Keeping you warm
What are three epithelial membranes
Serous
Mucous
Cutaneous
Where can you find mucous membranes
Nasal, trachea or the stomach
What is visceral serosa
Attached to the organ (inner)
What is the perietal serosa
Attaches to the body cavity
Where is the serous fluid
In between visceral and perietal
Another name for cutaneous membrane is
Epidermis (skin)
What kind of cells make up the epidermis?
Stratified squamous
What is the epidermis
Top layer of skin
What systems can you find mucous membranes
Digestive, respiratory, urinary
What kind of cell type and tissue makes up serous membrane
Simple squamous
Areolar