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Integumentary System Flashcards

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name the seven functions of the skin:

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protective coating, temporary storage of fat glucose salt and water, regulates body temperature, screens out uv rays, makes vitamin d, absorbs drugs, and provides sensory functions

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what are the three layers of skin?

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the epidermis, dermis, and the subcutaneous layer

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what is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?

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the stratum corneum

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how many layers does the epidermis have?

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5 layers

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what does the stratum corneum defend the body against?

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bactera/infection

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what is the purpose of papillae?

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to help with grip

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melanocytes contain a pigment called what?

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melanin

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what does melanin do?

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it gives color to the skin

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which layer of skin contains connective tissue, blood vessels, nerve endings, muscles, hair follicles, and oil and sweat glands?

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the dermis/the middle layer of skin

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10
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what layer is below the dermis?

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the subcutaneous layer

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11
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what is the subcutaneous layer made of?

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loose connective tissue

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what is the part of the hair that is implanted in the skin?

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the root

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what is the hollow tube the hair root is implanted in called?

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the follicle

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14
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what is the visible part of the hair called?

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the shaft

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what is the outer layer of hair called?

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the cortex

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what is the inner layer of hair called?

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the medulla

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17
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what condition occurs when normal hair is replaced by very short, transparent hair?

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alopecia

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18
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what muscle causes the skin to pucker around a hair when exposed to a sudden chill?

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the arrector pili muscle

19
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what is the medical term for sweat glands?

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sudoriferous glands

20
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where are sudoriferous glands mainly found?

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on the palms, soles of feet, and underarm areas

21
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the secretions from the sudoriferous glands produce an odor when they are mixed with what?

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bacteria

22
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what is the medical term for glands that produce oil?

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sebaceous glands

23
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what is the oil that is secreted from the sebaceous glands called?

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sebum

24
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what common chronic disorder of the sebaceous glands is caused by overproduction of sebum?

A

acne vulgaris

25
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what is inflammation of the skin that produces a rash caused by coming into contact with a substance or by stress called?

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contact dermatitis

26
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what type of burn is superficial?

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first degree burns

27
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what type of burn causes blisters?

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second degree burns

28
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what type of burn causes complete destruction of the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer and can be life-threatening?

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third degree burns

29
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what type of burn is the most painful?

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second degree burns

30
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do third degree burns hurt? why or why not?

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no they are not painful because the burn also destroys the nerves

31
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what type of skin cancer may appear suddenly as a brown, irregular patch?

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a malignant melanoma

32
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what is the primary cause of skin cancer?

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uv rays/the sun

33
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what disorder of the integumentary system can cause potential infection of a newborn baby?

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genital herpes

34
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what condition is contagious, causes cracks and scaling and is usually contracted in public showers or baths?

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athlete’s foot

35
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what is the medical term for the nail bed?

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the matrix

36
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the hair follicle originates in which layer of the skin?

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the dermis

37
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which layer of skin is nonvascular?

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the epidermis

38
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the breakdown of which protein causes the skin to sag and wrinkle?

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collagen

39
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what is the medical term for the clear, scaly layer of keratin on a strand of hair?

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the cuticle

40
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what is the indentation at bottom of a hair follicle that has blood vessels that nourishes the hair called?

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the papilla

41
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what is the visible part of a nail that is made out of keratin called?

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the nail plate

42
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what is the skin beneath the nail plate called?

A

the nail bed

43
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what is the crescent moon-shaped part of the nail called?

A

the lunula

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