Integumentary System Flashcards
A pigment-producing cell that becomes more active in the presence of ultraviolet light?
Melanocytes
The protein in the epidermis that thickens and protects the skin?
Keratin
The deeper of two major layers of skin “True Skin” carried out vital functions?
Dermis
The uppermost epidermal layer, consisting of flat keratin-filled cells?
Stratum Corneum
Another name for skin as a whole
Integument
Projections of dermis responsible for fingerprints?
Dermal papillae
The deepest layer of the epidermis , which contains living, dividing cells?
Stratum basale
Another name for the superficial fascia( under the skin)?
Subcutaneous layer (Hypodermis)
Connnect the subcutaneous tissue with the dermis
Elastic fibers
Insulated the body and acts as an energy reserve
Adipose tissue
Carry sensory information from the skin to the brain
Nerves
Supply the skin with nutrients and oxygen
Blood vessels
Any gland that produces sweat
Sebaceous
Sweat glands found throughout the skin that helps cool the body down
Eccrine
Glands that are found only in the ear canal
Ceruminous
Excess activity of these glands contribute to acne vulgaris
Sebum
The product of ceruminous glands
Wax
Sweat glands in the armpits and groin that become active at puberty
Apocrine
Glands that lubricate the eye
Meibomian
A secretion of sebaceous glands that covers new born babies
Vernix caseosa
Sweat glands located in the dermis and subcutaneous layer
Sudoriforeous
Muscle that contracts raising the hair and forming “goose bumps”
Arrector pili
A vessel that carries blood towards the heart or towards the skin?
Vein (AFFERENT )
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart or away from skin?
Arteries (EFFERENT)
Outermost portion of the skin
Epidermis