integumentary system Flashcards
What is the epidermis?
outermost layer of skin
What is the function of epidermis?
protection and the production of new cells; also determines the type of skin
What is the stratum corneum?
the outermost layer of the epidermis is composed of 20-24 layers of dead keratin-filled cells.
What is the stratum lucidum?
layer of dead skin cells in the epidermis ONLY FOUND IN THICK SKIN
What is the stratum spinosum?
The thickest layer of the epidermis; functions by stimulating defense against foreign invaders to help the immune system
What is the stratum basale?
deepest layer of epidermis; rapidly divides to creplac the dead keratinocytes is higher layers
What is adipose?
fat tissue
What is the dermis?
Inner layer of skin
What is the subcutaneous layer?
hypodermis mainly containing adipose
What are nerves?
fibers that transmit signals between the brain and the body
What are arteriole blood vessels?
blood vessels that carries blood away from the heart
What are venule blood vessels?
blood vessels that carry blood to the heart
What is collagen?
protein that strength and forms the skin
What is elastin?
connective tissue protein with elastic properties/ allows skin to stretch and come back
What is the arrector pili muscle?
small muscle that causes hair to stand up
What is melanin?
pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes
What is Meissner’s corpuscle?
nerve ending that senses fine touch
What is keratin?
protein that forms hair, nails, and outer layer of skin
What is a sebaceous gland?
oil gland found in hair that produces sebum
What is a sweat gland?
gland that controls body temp through water evaporation from the skin
What is the hair follicle/shaft?
Where the hair grows from and where properties are determined
What is a pacinian corpuscle?
nerve ending responsible for sensing vibrations and deep pressure
What is the dermal papillae?
ridges at the top of the dermis that strongly attatches to the epidermis
What is the integumentary system?
The skin and its accessory structures (hair, nails, glands, sensory receptors)
What are the main functions of the integumentary system?
protection, body temp regulation, and more
What are the 2 dermis layers?
papillary and reticular
What is the papillary layer?
dermis layer with many blood vessels, it nourishes the epidermis
What is the reticular layer?
part of the dermis made of collagen and elastin; contains blood vessels and sensory receptors
Whats another name for the hypodermis?
subcutaneous layer
What is the function of the hypodermis?
connect the skin to the fibrous tissue of the underlying bone and muscle
What is the hypodermis made of?
well vascularized(many blood vessels) adipose tissue
What is a laceration?
jagged cut
What is the healing of a laceration?
heals with jagged edges and more scarring than a simple incision
What is an abrasion?
skin being rubbed off by a rough surface(carpet burn/road rash)
What is the healing of an abrasion?
little to no scarring depending on depth
What is an avulsion?
piece of skin or underlying tissue that is torn loose, hanging from the body, or completely removed