Integumentary Flashcards
epidermis is derived from
surface ectoderm
dermis is derived from
mesoderm
periderm becomes
vernix caseosa
replaces periderm and forms layers of skin
basal layer
fingerprints are formed at week ___ from this layer of skin
10
stratum germinativum
where can you find thick skin
palms of hands and soles of feet
5 layers of epidermis
stratum basale
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum lucidum
stratum corneum
layer that is only present in thick skin
stratum lucidum
layer that contains keratin granules
stratum granulosum
four kinds of cells found in skin
keratinocytes
Langerhans cells
Merkle cells
Melanocytes
derived from monocytes, present in stratum spinosum and contribute to immune function
Langerhans cells
derived from NCC, mechanoreceptor cells in skin
Merkle cells
derived from NCC, produce melanin before birth, protecting against UV radiation
Melanocytes
what causes albinism
what causes vitiligo
melanocytes don’t produce melanin (but are alive)
progressive loss of melanin as melanocytes die
what are the 2 regions of the dermis
papillary region (superficial)
reticular region (deep)
where would you find Meissner corpuscles, and what are they?
mechanoreceptors found in papillary region of dermis
where would you find Pacinian corpuscles, and what are they?
pressure and vibration receptors found in the reticular region of the dermis
which region of dermis has blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics?
papillary
which region of dermis has accessory structures and arrector pili muscles?
reticular
what is the hypodermis?
layer of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue between dermis and fascia