INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM Flashcards
The integumentary system contains the __that detect arriving stimuli from the external
environment.
sensory organs
the integumentary system has two layers, separated by a
__: the __, the surface layer; and below it is the __.
basement membrane
epidermis
dermis
The invagination of the
epidermis forms __, both __ and
__.
skin glands
exocrine glands
endocrine glands
Interaction between two layers (of skin) stimulates the formation of __ such as teeth, feathers, hair, and scales of several varieties
specialized structures
The integument is considered to be one of the largest organs of the body making up some __ of the human body weight
15%
layers of the integumentary system of amphibians (frog)
epidermis
dermis
(2) layers of the integumentary system of frogs
stratum germinativum
stratum corneum
layer of the integumentary system of frogs (epidermis)
innermost layer
stratum germinativum
layer of the integumentary system of frogs (epidermis)
outermost layer
stratum corneum
layer of the integumentary system of frogs
outermost layer
epidermis
layer of the integumentary system of frogs
deep layer
dermis
(3) layer of the dermis of frogs
stratum spongiosum
stratum compactum
subcutaneous layer
layer of the dermis of frogs
lies immediately below the stratum germinativum. There are various specialized structures associated with this layer
stratum spongiosum
layer of the dermis of frogs
thickest layer, made up of connective tissue fibers which are arranged horizontally
stratum compactum
layer of the dermis of frogs
the deep extension of the dermis, usually containing adipose tissue
subcutaneous layer
(3) specialized structures asociated with the stratum spongiosum of frogs
melanophores
mucous glands
poison glands