Integumentary system Flashcards
3 primary layers of skin
epidermis
demis
hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue)
major functions of the epidermis
immune and fluid retention
layers of epidermis
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
stratum basale
the epidermis is primarily composed of
keratinocytes
what type of keratonocytes make up the basal layer of epidermis
basal cell keratinocytes
major function of basal layer
rapid mitotic function
how thick is basale layer
1-2 cell layers thick
what cells are found in the basal layer
melanocytes
merkel cells
how thick is spinosum layer
8-10 cells
does the stream spinosum receive adequate nutrition from dermis
yes
when you hear stratum spinosum, you should think
spacing - intermediate filaments and desmosomes
what cells are found in stratum spinosum
langerhans cells
describe langerhans cell
dendrite + macrophage
how thick is stratum granulosum layer
3-6 cell layers
does stratum granulosum receives adequate nutrition from dermis
no
what process occurs in stratum granulosum – describe it
keratinization
organelles break down and keratin builds up
what functional cells are found in stratum granulosum
NONE – no more functional cells above this layer
how thick is stratum lucidum
~2
what is stratum lucid composed of
dead keratin filled keratinocytes
what is a major characteristic of stratum lucidum - describe it
eleidin - product of keratohyaline breakdown
more water resistance and gives characteristic lucidity
how thick is stratum corneum
15-30 cells
what is stratum corneum composed of
dead keratinocytes with strong intercellular connections and thick plasma membranes
in what layer are the nucleus and organelles completely broken down
stratum corneum
what is the dermis primarily composed of
connective tissue