Integumentary System Flashcards

1
Q

A dermatologist explains to a patient that a bacterial infection has affected the sebaceous glands. Which layer does the form of acne directly affect?

A

The stratum corneum which is the top layer

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2
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Which layer of the skin is responsible for its strength and elasticity?
A) Epidermis
B) Dermis
C) Hypodermis
D) Stratum corneum

A

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.

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3
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What are the Types of epidermis cells

A

Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Langerhans
Merkekl

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4
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What is the anatomy of the integumentary system?

A

Skin
Hair
Sweat glands
Nails

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5
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What is the function of the integumentary system and what does it contributes to?

A

•Protects against environmentally hazards
•helps regulate body temperature
• provides sensory information

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6
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What are the layers of the epidermis?

A

Stratum corneum-come on
Stratum lucideum-let’s
Stratum granulosum-get
Stratum spinosum-sun
Stratum basale-burnt

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7
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What are the different glands of the integumentary system?

A

Sweat glands
Sebaceous glands
Eccrine glands
Apocrine glands

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