Integumentary and Immune Systems Flashcards
This layer of the skin is the outer layer, a thin portion composed of both living and dead cells, with the top layer being 25-30 layers of dead flattened cells
Epidermis
Which layer of skin is the functional layer?
Dermis
How many types of specific immune responses are there?
2
The sudden and severe allergic reaction to a substance that can cause death
Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
Pathogens are foreign invaders that are ________, including:
Living
Protists
Fungi
Bacteria
Worms
Viruses (though not technically living)
What do antibodies do during an allergic reaction?
They cause histamines to be released from mast cells
_________ is another term for the hypodermis
Subcutaneous layer
The skin protects from
UV rays
Injury
Infection
What is the immune system designed to do?
Help protect us from pathogens
What senses can be felt by the skin?
Cold
Heat
Pain
Pressure
Which layer of the skin absorbs shock?
Hypodermis
Blisters and scarring can be found typically with
Second degree burns
Which response involves the creation of antibodies?
Third line of defense
What would you expect to see from a first degree burn?
Redness and mild pain
Ex. sunburn
How does mucus aid the immune system
Traps dirt and microbes
What does it mean to be a nonspecific line of defense in the immune system?
It protects against all antigens and pathogens, and doesn’t target anything in particular
Why do wrinkles appear with age?
Loss of elasticity (elastin)
What are the roles of the proteins found in the epidermis?
Keratin - helps waterproof and protect the living cells beneath; makes up hair and nails
Melanin - colored pigment that protects cells from damage from solar radiation (UV light)
A disease where the immune system attacks itself
Autoimmune disease
Other than macrophages/phagocytes, the second line of defense includes:
Inflammation (pain, swelling)
Fever