Integumentary System Flashcards
consist of outer protective body
integumentary system
outer protective body
integument
the integument of these varies from simple plasma membrane of protozoans to a single epithelial layer of columnar cells that may either be ciliated or it may secrete cuticle or shell of multicellular invertebrates
invertebrates
in them, the integument is composed of skin and skin derivatives, is differentiated into epidermis and dermis that are made up of: epidermis and dermis
vertebrates
part of the skin that is the epithelial tissue
epidermis
part of the skin that is the connective tissuee
dermis
the overlying, thinner epidermis of ectodermal origin
protective layer
origin of the underlying, thicker dermis that contains many structures that account for the other important functions that the integument performs
mesodermal
function of the integumentary system that shields all animals against all kinds of environmental dangers:
protection
example of environmental dangers that the integumentary system protects
pathogenic invasion
ionizing radiation
desiccation or osmotic shock
physical insult/injury
perspiration that occurs in mammals contains water, salts, and wastes such as urea, are excreted through their integument
excretion
function of the integumentary system where there is a sweating among vertebrates duringtimes of strenuous activities or high environmental temperatures helps rid of the body of excess heat. It helps the body to maintain homeostasis.
body temperature regulation (thermoregulationn)
function of integumentary system where Langerhans cells of the mammalian skin recognize and ingest foreign substances that have found their way into the body
immune function
function of integumentary system where in mammals, upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, modified cholesterol molecules in the epidermis are converted to vitamins D
vitamin D synthesis
function of integumentary system where the skin has many sensory receptors that provide organisms information about the external environmental condition
cutaneous sensation
serves ats the outermost covering in some protozoa, where food uptake and exchange of respiratory gases also occur
plasma membrane
it is a thick protein coat overlying the plasma membrane that provides additional protection in Paramecium sp.
rigid pellicle
in these, they are provided with a layer of epidermis which also functions in respiration
sponges, jellyfish, flatworms, roundworms, and earthworms
in these, epidermis contains structure that secretes the calcium carbonate of the shell
molluscan
in them, they have developed a more complex integument, consisting of cuticle, simple epidermis, layer of connective tissue, layer of reflecting cells (iridocytes), and thicker layer of connective tissue
cephalopod mollusks (squid and octopuses)
reflecting cells
iridocytes
they have the most complex of invertebrate integuments consisting of a single-layered epidermis (or hypodermis), which secretes a complex cuticle of two zones
arthropods
two zones of the cuticle
procuticle
epicuticle
composed of protein and chitin and the epicuticle
procuticle
nonchitinous complex of proteins and lipids providing a proteins and lipids providing a protective moisture-proofing barriers to the integument
epicuticle
its integument serves such as flexible, protective covering for its skeleton and internal organs
sea star
major layers of the vertebrate inegument
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
outermost layer which is consisting of stratified squamous epithelium organized into 4-5 sublayers depending on the skin type
epidermis
consist of variable rows of flat, keratinized, dead cells that are effective water-repellent barrier and protect underlying laye
stratum corneum
Present in all vertebrates, except among fishes
stratum corneum
consist of several rows of clear, flat, dead cells that contain eleidin that is formed from keratohyalin and eventually will become keratin
stratum lucidum
Occurs only in the thick of the skin and the palms and soles of mammals
stratum lucidum
consist of 3-5 rows of flat cells that contain lamellar granules, called keratohylin, which produce a lipid waterproof sealant that is present in reptiles, birds, and mammals
stratum granulosum
lamellar granules in the stratum granulosum
keratohylin
consist of prickle-cell layer of 8-10 rows of polyhedral cells that have tiny “bridges” that connect them to adjacent cells;
stratum spinosum
present in all vertebrates except in fishes
stratum spinosum
consist of a single row of cuboidal to columnar cells that constantly undergo rapid cell division
stratum germinativum/basale
layer consisting of tactile discs (receptors sensitive to touch), melanocytes, and Langerhans cells (sensitive to UV radiation). Present in all vertebrates
stratum germinativum/basale
mammalian skin consist of the following cell types
keratinocytes
merkel cells
the most numerous epidermal cells that undergo keratinization
keratinocytes
found in association with sensory neurons in the area where epidermis meets the dermis.
merkel cells
functions as sensory receptor, providing information about objects contacting the skin
merkel disk
are macrophages derived from the bone marrow and migrate to the epidermis where they ingest foreign substances, which are presented to white blood cells for final destruction
langerhans cells
spider-shaped cells located at the base of the epidermis
melanocytes
responsible for the production of melanin, an important pigment that absorbs the harmful ultraviolet radiation and also imparts the skin color
melanocytes
an important pigment that absorbs the harmful ultraviolet radiation and also imparts the skin color
melanin
refers to the inner, thicker layer beneath the epidermis, which contains several structures, including nerves, sensory receptors, blood vessels, and adipose tissue.
dermis
Contains additional structures, such as oil glands and smooth muscle which are present only in birds and mammals
dermis
only present in mammals
sweat glands
Houses the following epidermal derivatives: hair/pili, glands, nails, cutaneous receptors, horns/antlers, beaks, bills, scales, feathers, hoof, scutes and plates
dermis
generally for protection and is usually associated with sebaceous gland and hair follicle
hair/pili
parts of the hair
hair root (cuticle, cortex, medulla)
hair shaft
usually associated with hair follicles, secretes oil/sebum
sebaceous glands
location of sebaceous glands
lips
glans penis
labia minora
eyelid glands
skin of breasts
face
neck
upper chest
inflammation of sebaceous glands can result in
blackheads
pimples
type of sudoriferous glands
eccrine sweat glands
apocrine sweat glands
most common and distributed almost all throughout the skin of the body and most numerous in the palms and soles
eccrine sweat glands
Function throughout life of the individual and produce a more water secretion
eccrine sweat glands
found mainly in the skin of the armpit, pubic region, and areolae of breasts
apocrine sweat glands
Begin to function at puberty and produce and secrete a more viscous secretion
apocrine sweat glands
Stimulated during emotional stress and excitement
apocrine sweat glands
located in the ear, secretes cerumen/earwax
Ceruminous
plates of very hard, keratinized and tightly packed cells
nails
parts of the nail
nail root
nail body (lumula, eponychium, free edge)
cutaneous receptors
pacinian corpuscles
meissner corpuscle
naked nerve endings
ruffini’s corpuscle
end bulb of krause
paired growths on the head of certain ungulate animals
horn/antlers
the strong horny outer pats of a bird’s mouth that stick out from its head
beaks
Take many different shapes adapted to the eating habits of individual bird species
beaks
consisting of two pointed jaws protected by a horny covering
bills
Blunt-ended
bills
pointed curved nail at the end of each toe in birds, some reptiles, and some mammals
claws
any one of the small flat bony or horny overlapping plates that cover the bodies of some reptiles and birds (scales of fishes; dermal)
scales
an individual part of a bird’s plumage, consisting of a hollow centralshaft with numerous interlocking fine strands on either side
feathers
the horny material covering the feet of animals such as horses, deer, and cattle
hoof
an external bony or horny plate or scale in some animals, especially snakes and other reptiles
(scutes: epidermal; plates, plates; dermal)
scutes and plates
also called subcutaneous layer or superficial fascia
hypodermis
Contains mostly fat cells and sensory nerves such as Pacinian corpuscles
hypodermis
Attaches skin to underlying bones or muscles
hypodermis
accounts for 15 to 16% of total body weight in adult human
human skin
area of human skin
1.6m^2 in women
2.0m^2 in men
thickenss of human skin
1 to 2 mm thick
0.5 mm on eyelids
6mm on soles and palms
how many skin are shed
40kg (88 lbs)
made up of stratified squamous
epidermis
first layer, made up of cuboidal or columnar
stratum basale/germinativum
strata means
layer
germinativum means
active in cell division
second layer, cells are connected by tiny bridges, the prickle-cell layer
stratum spinosum
spinosum means
spines
granules, keratohyalin granules
stratum granulosum
transparent/translucent, differentiates whether a skin is considered thin or thick
stratum lucidum
contains the four layers: basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum
thin skin
contains the stratum lucidum (found in palms and soles)
thick skin
fifth layer, uppermost layer, made up of dead cells
stratum corneum
describe the Maturity of granules
youngest cells come from the first layer and are pushed towards the superficial layers
what is the skin called in stratum granulosum
keratohyalin
what is the skin called in stratum lucidum
eleidin
what is the skin called in stratum corneum
keratin
ajor protein found in the skin, hair, and nails
keratin
mature cells capable of producing keratin
keratinocytes
most of these are said to be keratinocytes
epidermal cells
immature cells
-blast
cells capable of producing the protein brown-black pigment (melanin)
melanocytes
is transferred to a keratinocyte and form a veil on top of the nuclei of keratinocyte (shields the nuclei)
melanin
Amount of melanocytes from a fair-skinned person to a darker one is relatively the same, however it is the what that the melanocytes produce that differs
amount of melanin
tactile receptors, associated with a sensory neuron
merkel cells
stationed macrophages in the skin
langerhans cells
two types of macrophages
wandering
fixed
type of macrophages that searches for intruders
wandering macrophages
type of macrophages that are fixed to organs/tissues
fixed macrophages
40 to 60 times thicker than epidermis, true skin
dermis
two regions of the dermis
reticular region
papilliary region
describe the division of the dermal region
1/3 papillary region
2/3 reticular region
contains areolar, a conical projection
papillary region
region that is associated with sensory endings
papillary region
region that is made up of dense irregular connective tissue
reticular region
deepest layer, made up of major blood vessels and fats
hypodermis
cutaneous receptors in the hypodermis
naked nerve ending
meissner’s corpuscle
ruffini’s corpuscle
krause
pacinian corpuscle
hair exposed to the outside
hair shaft
hair part that is embedded
hair root
– expanded part of the hair
hair bulb
part of the hair bulb that is conical/finger-like indentation
hair papilla
outermost part of the hair
cuticle
middle part of the hair
cortex
innermost part of the hair
medulla
like the sebaceous gland, associated with a hair follicle, capable of contraction to raise the hair
arrector pili muscle
protects the end of digits against trauma
nail, claw, hoof
dead keratinized, hardened cells in mammals
nail
plate that is pointy
claw
thick digits in animals
hoof
low some species to fly, gives contouring, and conserving heat
feathers
Detecting sexual dimorphism
feathers
removing these will reveal a white exoskeleton
scutes
dermal in origin
scales of fishes
cutaneous receptor associated with tactile,
senses pain and light touch,
associated with hair follicle
naked nerve ending
cutaneous receptor associated with touch
meissner’s corpuscle
cutaneous receptor associated with heat detection
ruffini’s corpscle
cutaneous receptor associated with cold
krause
cutaneous receptor associated with pressure
pacinian corpuscle