Integumentary System Flashcards
A dermatologist explains to a patient that a bacterial infection has affected the sebaceous glands. Which layer does the form of acne directly affect?
The stratum corneum which is the top layer
Which layer of the skin is responsible for its strength and elasticity?
A) Epidermis
B) Dermis
C) Hypodermis
D) Stratum corneum
Dermis
Rationale: The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that
contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. It’s
responsible for the skin’s strength and elasticity.
What are the Types of epidermis cells
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Langerhans
Merkekl
What is the anatomy of the integumentary system?
Skin
Hair
Sweat glands
Nails
What is the function of the integumentary system and what does it contributes to?
•Protects against environmentally hazards
•helps regulate body temperature
• provides sensory information
What are the layers of the epidermis?
Stratum corneum-come on
Stratum lucideum-let’s
Stratum granulosum-get
Stratum spinosum-sun
Stratum basale-burnt
What are the different glands of the integumentary system?
Sweat glands
Sebaceous glands
Eccrine glands
Apocrine glands