Integumentary System

Question 1

movement
- cells change shape and
chemical composition (fills
with keratin)

Answer 1

Keratinization

Question 2

It is the deepest epidermal layer

bond to the dermis via intertwining collagen
fibers, referred to as the basement membrane

Answer 2

Stratum basale

Question 3

It produces melanin

Answer 3

Melanocytes

Question 4

Which layer of the epidermis is composed of 8 to 10 layers of keratinocytes formed from cell division in the stratum basale and appears spiny due to desmosomes that bind the cells together?

Answer 4

Stratum spinosum.

The stratum spinosum is known for its spiny appearance under a microscope, caused by desmosomes that mechanically link the keratinocytes.

Question 5

Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by a grainy appearance, with three to five layers of keratinocytes that become flatter, develop thicker cell membranes, and produce large amounts of keratin?

Answer 5

Stratum Granulosum

Question 6

smooth, seemingly translucent layer of the
epidermis

Answer 6

Stratum Lucidum

Question 7

most superficial layer of the epidermis and is the layer exposed to the outside environment

Answer 7

Stratum Corneum

Question 8

IT contains blood and lymph vessels, nerves, and other structures, such as hair follicles and sweat glands.

Answer 8

Dermis

Question 9

more collagen fibers are oriented in some directions than in others

Answer 9

Cleavage line

Question 10

produces sebum (oily, white
substance rich in lipids)

Answer 10

Sebaceous glands

Question 11

Describe what is the difference and what it is between two colored disease eyes

Answer 11

Cyanosis - blue lacked of oxygen
Jaundice - yellowish eyes - liver is damaged by a disease