Integument Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of skin?
A
To protect underlying skin and organs, to excrete salt and water and organic wastes (glands), to maintain body temp, to synthesize vitamin D3, to store lipids, to detect touch and pressure and pain and temperature
2
Q
What is the type of tissue in the epidermis and what is its characteristic?
A
Stratified squamous and it’s avascular
3
Q
What is the Corneum?
A
The exposed surface
4
Q
What is the lucidum?
A
Found in thick skin
5
Q
What is the granulosum?
A
Makes up nails and hair
6
Q
What is the spinosum?
A
It defends against pathogens
7
Q
What is the basale?
A
The germinative lawyer with stem cells
8
Q
What are the types of cells in the epidermis?
A
Keratinocytes, melanocytes
