integumentary system Flashcards
The skin consists of two layers what are they ?
the epidermis and dermis
which among the two ( epidermis / dermis ) are vascularized
dermis
which tissue lies deep to the skin and consist of mostly adipose tissue with some areolar tissue
subcutaneous tissue / hypodermis
what are the Cells of the Epidermis?
keratinocytes, melanocytes, dendritic cells, and tactile epithelial cells.
Keratinocytes arise in the deepest part of the epidermis from a cell layer called the
stratum basale.
the spider-shaped epithelial cells that synthesize the pigment melanin
melanocytes
what results in the basal keratinocytes contain more melanin than do the melanocytes themselves. ?
Melanin is made in membrane-bound granules called melanosomes and then transferred through the cell processes to nearby keratinocytes.
The star-shaped cells arise from bone marrow and migrate to the epidermis. Also called Langerhans cells , they ingest foreign substances and are key activators of our immune system,
dendritic cells
In thick skin, name the layers From deep to superficial, and which layer is absent in the thin layer ?
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum. stratum lucidum Is absent
the deepest epidermal layer, is also called the stratum germinativum
stratum basale
the layer where the process of keritanization begins is called ?
stratum granulosum
An abrupt transition occurs between the nucleated cells of the stratum granulosum and the flattened, anucleate cells of which layer
the stratum corneum
In which layer are keratinocytes of the epidermis generated?
stratum basale
two types of dermis
papillary and reticular dermis
A 32-year-old patient has a burn covering their entire anterior torso and upper limbs. What percentage of their body is affected according to the Rule of Nines?
45%
A patient presents with yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera. Which organ system dysfunction is most likely causing this condition?
Digestive
A patient has a lesion on their scalp that has irregular borders, is multicolored, and is growing. Which condition is most likely?
Melanoma
A factory worker sustains a deep laceration. Which skin layer must be damaged to expose blood vessels?
Dermis
A newborn is covered with a cheesy, white substance known as vernix caseosa. What is its primary function?
Infection prevention
A runner sweats profusely during a marathon. Which gland type is primarily responsible for this response?
Eccrine
A 55-year-old patient develops brittle, thinning hair. What integumentary structure is most likely degenerating?
. Hair matrix
A swimmer notices their skin becoming waterlogged after long sessions in the pool. Which epidermal layer is most responsible for this?
Stratum corneum
A man gets a tattoo on his forearm. Which skin layer must the ink penetrate for the tattoo to be permanent?
Dermis
22-year-old suffers from acne primarily due to overactive sebaceous glands. What type of secretion do these glands produce?
Holocrine