Integument Chapter 5 A&P I Flashcards
STUDY
Epidermis is what layer?
First layer
If you were to cut yourself and you were bleeding, what layer would you go through?
Dermis layer(deepest layer)
What is Albinoism?
They have melanocytes, but they can not produce melanin. It causes the skin to be white.
What is Bronzing?
It’s where you are unnaturally tan. Not because of your race, but because of “Addisons Disease” It causes a hormonal inbalance.
What is Vitiligo?
It’s a autoimmune disorder. Your immune system attacks your melanocytes(pigments) It causes the white patches of skin. Like Michael Jackson.
What is Jaundice?
It causes a yellow tint to the skin/eyes. It usually means liver complications. It’s where your body is not able to break down Bellirubin.
What is Bellirubin?
It breaks down red blood cells, that is stored in the “fatty tissue”
What is Cyanosis?(Abnormal skin color)
It gives the “blue tint” to your lips. It usually means you have an O2 defficiancy, it could be caused by heart attack or choking.
What is Erythema?(Abnormal skin color)
It’s high blood pressure, abnormal redness which is increased blood flow to the skin. It can be caused from exercise, sex or inflammation.
What is Pallor?(Abnormal skin color)
It causes you to look pale/ashey. It can be signs of a stroke, heart attack or some kind of emotion(scared) It’s basically the draining of blood.
What is the skin cancer that metastisizes?
Melanoma(cancerous)
If you were to get a skin cancer, which would be the better one to get?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
What are freckles?
Patches of skin w/ highly active melanocytes
What are moles?
ELEVATED patch of skin w/ highly active melanocytes
The Dermis has what TWO layers?
Areolar connective & Basil lamina
What makes up the Dermis?
It’s Vascularized, it’s very rich in red blood cells, it’s also intervated
Lamellated Corpuscle(Pacinan) is deep touch and?
SLOW vibrations
Meissners Corpuscle(Tactile) is rapid vibration and?
LIGHT touch
Dermis contains?
White blood cells, hair follicles and sweat glands