Integumentary Flashcards
What is the epidermis
outer layer of skin
What is the dermis
inner layer of skin
The skin is the body’s first line of defense
true
The skin is not the largest organ of the body. T/F
false
. The skin is a combination of all four of the main body tissues. T/F
true
What are two functions of the skin
Protection – Temperature regulation – Sensations – Storage of chemical compounds – Excretion of wastes – Synthesis of compounds – Determines characteristics
. The outer layer of the epidermis is a dead layer of skin called the _____________.
cuticle
Dust you see around is made up of dead skin cells. T/F
true
Under the epidermis cuticle is another layer of ____________epithelial cells that make up the rest of
the dermis. MC
living
The epidermis is avascular so it has no blood supply for nourishment. How does the epidermis get its
nourishment? MC
From the dermis
The dermis does not have to rely on other orangs/tissues for nourishment because it is vascular (has
blood vessels). T/F
true
. The dermis contains: MC
Oil glands, sweat glands, hair follicles, fat tissue, nerves, connective tissue
The deep layer of the dermis is made of dense connective tissue. What does the dense connective
tissue contain? MC
Blood vessels, glands, deep pressure receptors
. The dermis is attached to underlying organs by the…. MC
subcutaneous layer
What are two function of hair?
– Protection
– Thermoregulation
– Sensory
– Minor role in humans
