Integumentary system Flashcards

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Main functions of Integumentary system

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Barrier, body temp. regulation, fluid maintenance, synthesis of vitamin D3, detection of stimuli (barrier, temp, fluid, vitamin D3, stimuli)

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2
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Sudoriferous glands

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Sweat glands (eccrine or apocrine)

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3
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Sebaceous glands

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Small oil-producing gland. Attached to hair follicle and releases sebum

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4
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Ceruminous glands

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Modified apocrine glands. Produce ear wax (cerumen)

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5
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Mammary glands

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Secrete milk

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6
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Stages of hair growth

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7
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Purpose of nails

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Strengthening, protection, enhance fine motor movements, sensation

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8
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Free nerve endings

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-pain, temp
-rapid and slow

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9
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Root hair plexus

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-movement of hair
-rapid

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10
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Merkel’s disc

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-light touch and pressure
-slow
-superficial

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Messner’s corpuscles

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-light touch, vibrations
-rapid
-superficial

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12
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Pacinian corpuscles

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-pressure
-rapid
-subcutaneous

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13
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Ruffini endings

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-stretch, slippage
-slow
-subcutaneous

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Krause end bulbs

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-respond to cold

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