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Anatomy and physiology first half term > Integument And Related Structures > Flashcards

Integument And Related Structures Flashcards

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Pacinian corpuscle

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Touch receptors in the hypodermis.

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Meissner corpuscle

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Touch receptors in the hypodermis.

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Keratinocytes

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Produce keratin which gives skin its resiliency and strength.

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Melanocytes

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Produce melanin pigment.

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Merkel cells

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Close to the nerve endings that receive sensations of touch.

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Langerhans cells

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Involved in allergic and cell mediated immune response in skin.

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Vibrissae

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Also known as whiskers.

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Wool/secondary hairs

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Form the undercoat.

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Arrector pili muscle

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Allows hair to stand up.

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Sudoriferous glands

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Sweat glands.

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Sebaceous glands

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Produce oil.

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12
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Ceruminous glands

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Modified sweat glands.

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13
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Circumanal glands

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Anal glands.

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14
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Harderian and meibomian glands

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Glands between the toes.

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Epidemis

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Superficial layer.

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Dermis

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Underlying layer.

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Hypodermis

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Lies beneath the skin.

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Stratum germinativum

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Basal layer.

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Stratum spinosum

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Spiny layer.

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Stratum granulosum

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Granular middle layer.

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Stratum lucidum

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Clear layer.

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Stratum corneum

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Outermost layer.

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Sebum

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Composed primarily of glycerides and free fatty acids.

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Apocrine glands

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Secretions onto the hair follicles.

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Eccrine glands

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Secretions exit onto the skin.

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Primary or guard hairs

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Form the outer coat.

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Anagen phase in hair growth

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Cells are added at the base of the root and hair lengthens.

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Catagen phase of hair growth

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Period of transition.

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Telogen phase of hair growth

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Maximum length of hair is achieved.

30
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Shedding phase of hair growth

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New hair pushing old hair out of follicle.

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Shedding phase of hair growth

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New hair pushing old hair out of follicle.

Anatomy and physiology first half term (11 decks)

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