Integument Flashcards
Cells of the epidermis
Keratinocytes, melanocytes, langerhans cells, and merkel cells
Epidermis is the _____ layer of the skin
Top
5 layers of the epidermis
Stratum germinativum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
The dermis is the ______ layer of the skin
Middle and thickest
The dermis is made up of two layers
Papillary layer(superficial) and reticular layer(deep)
Meissners corpuscles are
Nerve endings/pain receptors
The hypodermis is the _____ layer of the skin
Bottom
Special features of the integument
Pigmentation, paw pads, planum nasale, and ergots/chestnuts
Primary hairs are
Guard hairs
Secondary hairs are
Satellite hairs
Three phases of hair growth are
Catagen, anagen, and telogen
Anagen phase
More cells are added to the base of the hairs
Telogen phase
Maximum length of hair is achieved
Catagen phase
Period of transition between anagen and telogen
Glands of the skin
Sebaceous glands, sweat glands, tail glands, and anal sacs
