Integumentary System

Question 1

Hair

Answer 1

fine thread like strands that grow out of the skin of mammals

Question 2

Follicle

Answer 2

connective tissue that surround the root of a hair

Question 3

Shaft

Answer 3

the part of a hair that extends out of the epidermis

Question 4

Luluna

Answer 4

the white area of a fingernail

Question 5

Free Edge

Answer 5

the part of the nail that protrudes from the nail bed

Question 6

Eponychium

Answer 6

the thicker layer of the epidermal tissue over the fingernail

Question 7

Nail Root

Answer 7

the part of the nail that lies under the skin

Question 8

Pores

Answer 8

small openings of the skin that secrete sweat

Question 9

Eccrine

Answer 9

the sweat glands that cover most of the body

Question 10

Apocrine

Answer 10

the sweat glands that open into the hair follicle

Question 11

Cuticle

Answer 11

a layer of clear skin that lies on the bottom of the nail

Question 12

Integumentary System Main Organs

Answer 12

Skin, hair, nails, and glands

Question 13

Function #1

Answer 13

protection

Question 14

Function #2

Answer 14

sensory

Question 15

Function #3

Answer 15

thermoregulation

Question 16

Function #4

Answer 16

vitamin D synthesis

Question 17

Skin

Answer 17

largest organ of the body,

Question 18

Epidermis

Answer 18

1st layer of the skin,

Question 19

Dermis

Answer 19

2nd layer of the skin,

Question 20

Hypodermis

Answer 20

3rd and last layer of the skin,

Question 21

Keratin

Answer 21

The protein that is the structure of hair and nails

Question 22

Keratinocyte

Answer 22

The major cell type of the epidermis

Question 23

Stratum basale

Answer 23

the deepest layer of the epidermis, creates melanin to color the cells that will be produced in the stratum spinosum.

Question 24

Stratum spinosum

Answer 24

the second deepest layer of the epidermis, creates skin cells using the stratum basale below it to pigment the cells.

Question 25

Stratum granulosum

Answer 25

the third deepest layer of the epidermis, basically a waterproof layer.

Question 26

Stratum lucidum

Answer 26

the fourth deepest layer of the epidermis, layer that hardens skin cells.

Question 27

Stratum corneum

Answer 27

The most superficial layer of the epidermis, Layer that tells cells to die so it can be used as a protective layer.

Question 28

Thin Skin

Answer 28

Thin skin covers most of the body except certain parts

Question 29

Thick Skin

Answer 29

Think skin covers the feet and palms of the hands.

Question 30

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Answer 30

Form of skin cancer, forms in the deepest layer of the epidermis

Question 31

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Answer 31

Thin, flat cells that look scaly, form of skin cancer

Question 32

Melanoma

Answer 32

A skin cancer that forms in the melanocytes that make melanin

Question 33

First Degree Burn

Answer 33

Least serious, only affects the epidermis

Question 34

Second Degree Burn

Answer 34

When a burn affects the first and second layer of the skin

Question 35

Fourth Degree Burn

Answer 35

Burns through both layers of the skin and underlying tissue.

Question 36

Stretch Marks

Answer 36

A type of scar that occurs when the skin stretches or shrinks too quickly.

Question 37

Callus and Corns

Answer 37

Painful, thickened skin on hands and feet

Question 38

Eczema

Answer 38

Damages the skin barrier function. Dry and prone to infection.

Question 39

Acne

Answer 39

When hair follicles become clogged with oil or dead skin cells

Question 40

3rd Degree Burn

Answer 40

Destroys the epidermis and dermis. May also damage the underlying bones, muscles, and tendons.

Question 41

5 layers of epidermis in order

Answer 41

Stratum basale,
Stratum spinosum.
Stratum granulosum.
Stratum lucidum,
Stratum corneum