Integumentary System Flashcards
superficial layer of stratified keratinized squamous epithelium, avascular–supplied by blood vessels in dermis
epidermis
layer deep to epidermis, made up of areolar and dense irregular collagenous connective tissue, and contains follicles, glands, and blood vessels
dermis
layer deep to dermis, made up of areolar tissue with adipose tissue–often known as subcutaneous fat
hypodermis
produce keratin
keratinocytes
keratin is a protein that makes cells both ___ and ___, to protect skin from abrasion as well as prevent excess loss of body water
hard; waterproof
produce melanin–the pigment responsible for skin, hair, and iris color
melanocytes
dendritic cells that process antigens to present them to lymphocytes
langerhans cells
free nerve endings
unencapsulated sensory receptors
deepest epidermal layer attached to underlying dermis with one row of actively mitotic keratinocytes and melanocytes, Langerhans cells, Merkel cells, and free nerve endings
stratum basale
the stratum basale is made up mostly of ___ (cell type)
keratinocytes
the 2nd to deepest layer of epidermis that is composed of several layers of keratinocytes unified by desmosomes, it also contains melanocyte cell processes between keratinocytes
stratum spinosum
thick bundles of intermediate filaments made of pre-keratin attached to desmosomes are located within keratinocytes in the stratum ____
spinosum
irregular shaped cells found within the stratum basale with long cell processes extending into the stratum spinosum, and they produce a pigment that provides protection against ultraviolet light by absorbing it before it reaches underlying cells
melanocytes
vesicles filled with melanin granules are called ___
melanosomes
keratinocytes phagocytize the tips of melanocyte processes to acquire ____
melanosomes
melanin is regulated by what 3 things?
genetics, exposure to UV light, and hormones
How does exposure to UV light regulate production of melanin?
UV light darkens the melanin that is present and stimulates production of more melanin
How do hormones regulate production of melanin?
During pregnancy, melanin production increases as a result of increased levels of estrogen and melanin-stimulating hormone
Layer of the epidermis with 3-5 layers of cells–within cytoplasm of cells are lamellated granules and keratohyaline granules which are bound to the inner surface of the cells, thickening the plasma membrane and helping resist abrasions
stratum granulosum
granules that contain glycolipids secreted to waterproof the epidermis
lamellated granules
granules that will attach to pre-keratin filaments in order to form keratin
keratohyaline
In the stratum ____, cells die because they are far from the blood vessels in the dermis and are coated by the glycolipids secreted into extracellular space
granulosum
the layer of epidermis only within thick skin on the palms of hands and soles of feet that is 2-3 layers of dead cells that are filled with eleidin
stratum lucidum
a clear protein that is an intermediate form of keratin
eleidin
the outermost layer of the epithelium that is 20-30 layers of dead cells filled with keratin and melanin and surrounded by glycolipids
stratum corneum
the layer of the dermis that is made up of areolar connective tissue that contains blood vessels that supply the epidermis
papillary layer
projections of papillary layer of dermis that extend toward epidermis (no function)
dermal papillae
layer of the dermis that is made up of dense irregular collagenous connective tissue–it contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, smooth muscle, and glands
reticular layer
____ are parallel, curving ridges in the dermis of thick skin that shape the epidermis into fingerprints and footprints
dermal ridges
The majority of collagen fibers in the dermis are oriented in one condition, which creates ____ lines in the skin
cleavage
also called subcutaneous tissue or superficial fascia, it connects dermis to underlying muscle and bone
hypodermis
The hypodermis is made up of ___ and ___ tissue
areolar and adipose