Integument AP

Question 1

on hairy skin, ____ are important for the perception of touch

Answer 1

tactile hairs

Question 2

the stratum germinativum is attached to what>

Answer 2

basal layer

Question 3

the hypodermis also called what?

Answer 3

subcutaneous layer

Question 4

sebaeous glands are located where?

Answer 4

dermis

Question 5

where are sebaceous glands duct emptied into?

Answer 5

hair follicles or onto the skin

Question 6

the epidermis si mainly composed of what?

Answer 6

keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

Question 7

what gives the skin its strenght and resiliency?

Answer 7

keratin

Question 8

where does dandruff come from?

Answer 8

horny layer

Question 9

what is another name for primary hairs?

Answer 9

guard hairs

Question 10

what is called the hide and makes up the greatest portion of the skin?

Answer 10

dermis

Question 11

roughly how much of the hide is composed of the reticular layer?

Answer 11

80%

Question 12

where are melanocytes found and what do they produce?

Answer 12

deep in the epidermis and produce melanin

Question 13

what layer provides skine with its waterproof barrier?

Answer 13

epidermis

Question 14

what are sweat glands called?

Answer 14

sudoriferous glands

Question 15

where are hair pigmentations found?K

Answer 15

cortex and medulla portions of the hair strand?

Question 16

what are called sinus hairs and are sued as probes and feelers?

Answer 16

tactile hairs

Question 17

tactile elevations are caused by what?

Answer 17

epidermal papillae

Question 18

anal sacs are lines with what types of glands?

Answer 18

sebaceous and apocrine

Question 19

secondary hairs are known as what?

Answer 19

wool-type hairs

Question 20

what type of cells are always associated with sensory nerved endings and aid in the sensation of touch?

Answer 20

merkel cells

Question 21

the hypodermis layer of skin is composed of what type of tissue?

Answer 21

adipose tissue

Question 22

what is an oily, lipid substance that is produced and stored by the sebaceous glands?

Answer 22

sebum

Question 23

what is the thickest layer of the epidermis that is roughly 75% thick

Answer 23

stratum corneum

Question 24

what is the tough, leather-like layer of the skin?

Answer 24

dermis

Question 25

what muscle is attacked to hair follicles and is responsible for pulling hairs erect?

Answer 25

arrector pili

Question 26

what is the layer of the epidermsi that is only found in very thick skin?

Answer 26

stratum lucidum

Question 27

where are Langerhans cells found and what is their job?

Answer 27

in the epidermis and helps stimulate immune system

Question 28

what species have a planum nasale?

Answer 28

cats, pigs, sheep, and dogs

Question 29

what are the main functions of the integument?

Answer 29

cover and protect, decrease injury, temp regulation, excrete water waste and sodium chloride, send and receive sensory info, synthesize vitamin D, and store nutrients

Question 30

what are the 5 layers of the epidermis? and what are their common names?

Answer 30

stratum corneum- horny layer
stratum lucidum- clear layer
stratum granulosum- granular layer
stratum spinosum- spiny layer
stratum germinativum-stratum basale- basal layer

Question 31

what are the 3 layers of the integument?

Answer 31

epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis

Question 31

what are the layers of the dermis?

Answer 31

papillary and reticular layer

Question 32

what are 3 types of paw that can be seen in out patients?

Answer 32

carpal, metacarpal/metatarsal, and digital pads