Integument System Flashcards
T/F the integument system is the largest organ
true
what is the function of the integument system?
- protection
- prevents desiccation
- temperature regulation
- excretion
- vitamin D synthesis
- sensory reception
how does your body temperature regulate?
sweating, vasodilation, hair follicles, erector pilli (goosebumps)
what is the layer of the skin in order?
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, deep fascia muscle
epidermis
superficial, composed of epithelial tissue, upper layer actively shed
what type of tissue is the epidermis consisted of?
keritanized stratified squamous epithelium
dermis
deeper , composed of fibrous connectiove tissue
what type of tissue is the dermis consisted of?
areolar and dense connective tissue
hypodermis
deepest, subcutaneous layer, often not considered part of the integument system
what kind of tissue os the hypodermis consisted of?
adipose tissue
what cells are found in the epidermis?
keratinocytes, melanocytes, dendritic cells
keratinocytes
arise from the basal layer via mitosis, differentiate as they move towards the surface, become filled with keratin and secrete glycolipids which provides physical and antimicrobial shield and waterproofing
melanocytes
produce melanin pigment from melanosomes for uv radiation protection, passed to keratinocytes
dendritic cells
antigen-presenting immune cells
what are the 5 distinct regions of the epidermis?
- stratum basale
- stratum spinosum
- stratum granulosum
- stratum lucidum
- stratum corneum
stratum basale
basal-most layer, separated from the dermis by thin basement membrane; single row of columnar keratinocytes with rapid mitotic division (also contains tactile epithelial cells and melanocytes)
stratum spinosum
many layers, keratinocytes produce keratin intermediate filaments, cells begin to shrink and become spiny
stratum granulosum
3-5 layers of flattened cells; cells contain lamellar granules and keratohyalin granules
lamellar granules
release glycolipids
keratohyalin granules
crosslinks keratin intermediate filaments together
stratum lucidum
clear layer, few rows of flattened dead keratinocytes (only in thick palm and sole)
stratum corneum
very thick with shingle like dead cells filled with keratin (20-30 layer of dead cells)
what type of tissue is the dermis made of?
superficial areolar and deep irregular dense connective tissue
what cells are found in the dermis?
fibroblasts, dermal dendritic cells, macrophages, mast cells
fibroblasts
produce ground substance and collage for structural support and elastin for flexibility
mast cells
immune and inflammatory responses, release histamine, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, cytokines, and cheekiness
what are the 2 distinct regions of the dermis?
papillary dermis and reticular dermis