Integumentary System Flashcards
1
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functions of the Integumentary System
A
- protection
- regulation of body temp.
- excretion
- production of vitamin D
- sensory reception
2
Q
cells of the epidermis
A
- stem cells
- keratinocyte
- melanocytes
3
Q
stem cells
A
- produce keratinocytes
- only in deep layer epidermis
4
Q
keratinocytes
A
- synthesize keratin
- majority of visible epidermal cells
5
Q
melanocytes
A
- stratum basale
- brown to black pigment
- same amount in all people
6
Q
layers of the epidermis
A
- stratum basale
- stratum spinosum
- stratum granulosom
- stratum lucidum
- stratum corneum
7
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functions of the dermis
A
- supports epidermis
- sense touch, pressure & vibration
- regulates blood flow to skin
