Integumentary Sysem Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two major layers of the skin?
A
Dermis and epidermis
2
Q
Dermis
A
Deep layer of the skin
3
Q
Epidermis
A
Outermost layer with five different layers of stratum
4
Q
Hypodermis
A
Layer below the dermis
5
Q
Stratum corneum
A
Superficial layer
6
Q
Stratum lucidum
A
Translucent layer found in palm and sole (thick skin ONLY!!!)
7
Q
Stratum granulosum
A
Cells that are granular
8
Q
Stratum spinosum
A
Layers with spiny spindles
9
Q
Stratum basale
A
Deepest layer of the epidermis
10
Q
Arrector pili
A
Smooth muscle at the base of every hair follicle, which causes goosebumps
11
Q
Sebaceous gland
A
Oil producing gland that lubricates and protects the hair
12
Q
Free nerve endings
A
Perceives pain
13
Q
Pacinian corpuscle
A
Senses deep pressure touch
14
Q
Meissners corpuscle
A
Detect 2 point touch
15
Q
Keratinocyte
A
Produces keratin the protect skin
