Integumentary System Flashcards
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Fibrous protein that helps give the epidermis its protective properties
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Keratin
1
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Produce keratin
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Keratinocytes
2
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Protection synthesizes vitamin d with uv Regulates body heat Prevents unneeded water loss Sensory receptors
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Functions of skin
3
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Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium Keratinocytes Melanocytes Merkel cells Langerhans
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Epidermis
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Stratum Basale Spinosum Granulosum Lucidum Corneum
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Layers epidermis
5
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Strong flexible connective tissue
Fibroblasts macrophages mast cells wbc
2 layers
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Dermis
6
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Papillary
Reticular
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Dermis layers
7
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Below the skin
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Hypodermis
8
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Skin pigments
Most important various types
Passes from melanocytes to keratinocytes in stratum basale
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Melanin
9
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Cells are dead
Many layers
Outer skin
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Corneum
10
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Only in palms and soles
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Lucidum
11
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Layers of flattened keratinocytes producing keratin
Hair and nails
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Granulosum
12
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Bundles of protein
Resist tension
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Spinosum
13
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Single row of cells attached to dermis
Youngest cells
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Basale
14
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Areolar connective tissue Includes dermal papilae Finger prints Indent epidermis Sweat poresf
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Papillary
