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Integumentary Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

A

To protect the body from external damage and pathogens.

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True or False: The integumentary system includes only the skin.

A

False

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Name the three main layers of the skin.

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Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.

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What type of cells primarily make up the epidermis?

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Keratinocytes.

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5
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the outermost layer of the skin.

A

Epidermis

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What is the main protein found in the skin that provides strength and waterproofing?

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Keratin.

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7
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Which skin layer contains blood vessels and nerves?

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Dermis.

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8
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What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?

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To produce melanin, which gives skin its color.

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True or False: The hypodermis is primarily composed of connective tissue and fat.

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True

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10
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What are the two main types of sweat glands?

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Eccrine and apocrine glands.

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What is the role of sebaceous glands?

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To secrete sebum, which lubricates the skin and hair.

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Which part of the integumentary system is responsible for hair growth?

A

Hair follicles.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the pigment responsible for skin color.

A

Melanin

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14
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What type of skin cancer is the most common?

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Basal cell carcinoma.

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True or False: The integumentary system helps in thermoregulation.

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True

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16
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What is the primary function of nails?

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To protect the tips of fingers and toes.

17
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What is the process by which the skin sheds dead cells?

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Desquamation.

18
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Fill in the blank: The _____ layer of the skin contains collagen and elastin fibers.

A

Dermis

19
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What are the sensory receptors in the skin responsible for detecting touch?

A

Mechanoreceptors.

20
Q

Name one function of the integumentary system related to immunity.

A

It acts as a barrier to pathogens.

21
Q

What vitamin is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to sunlight?

A

Vitamin D.

22
Q

True or False: The integumentary system plays no role in sensory perception.

A

False

23
Q

What condition is characterized by the loss of skin color due to the destruction of melanocytes?

A

Vitiligo.

24
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the part of the hair that is visible above the skin.

A

Hair shaft

25
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What type of cells are responsible for the immune response in the skin?

A

Langerhans cells.

26
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What is the primary role of the hypodermis?

A

To anchor the skin to underlying structures and provide insulation.

27
Q

Which type of skin cancer arises from melanocytes?

A

Melanoma.

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