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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM Flashcards

1
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An avascular, superficial layer of skin made of stratified squamous epithelium

A

Epidermis Layer

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2
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An epidermal cell that make up majority of epidermal cells that constantly divide and produce keratin

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Keratinocytes

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3
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An epidermal cell producing melanin

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Melanocytes

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4
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An epidermal cell that recognize and remove foreign/harmful antigens

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Langerhans Cells

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5
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An epidermal cell involved in sensation of touch

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Merkel Cells

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6
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Deepest epidermal layer with a row of keratinocytes anchored to basement membrane and continuous mitosis

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Stratum Basale/Stratum Germinativum

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7
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Epidermal layer providing strength and flexibility to skin

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Stratum Spinosum

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8
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Epidermal layer that is dying

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Stratum Granulosum

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9
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Epidermal layer consist of flat, dead keratinocytes

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Stratum Lucudum

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10
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Outermost epidermal layer consists of dead keratinocytes that shed

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Stratum Corneum

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11
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Layer separating epidermis and underlying adipose layer, containing collagen and elastin fibres with blood vessels and nerves

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Dermis

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12
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Aka. Hypodermis. An areolar and adipose tissue functioning as a shock absorber and insulator

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Subcutaneous Tissue

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13
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Portion of hair projecting beyond skin surface

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Shaft

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14
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Part of hair deep to shaft that penetrates into dermis

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Root

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15
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Portion of hair surrounding the root

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Follicle

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16
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Muscle functions to contract the hair upright

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Arrector Pili Muscle

17
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Oil gland that lubricates the hair with sebum and located all over body, excluding palms and soles

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Sebaceous Gland

18
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Oil keeping skin moist, prevent dry/brittle hair, and kills surface bacteria

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Sebum

19
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Sweat gland functions in thermoregulation and waste removal by releasing sweat through pores/hair follicles

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Sudoriferous Gland

20
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Located at the external ears, which produces cerumen

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Ceruminous Gland

21
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Prevents foreign bodies from entering the ear

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Cerumen (Earwax)

22
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A hard plate of dead keratinized epidermal cells

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Nails

23
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Nerves in the dermis acting as touch receptors

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Meissner Corpuscles

24
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Nerves in dermis functions for pain/temperature sensors

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Free nerve endings

25
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Nerves in dermis responsible for sensitivity to pressure and vibrations

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Pacinian Corpuscles

26
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DNA, collagen and elastic fibres damage can result from an overexposure of?

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Sun

27
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Collagen fibres, elastin, and fibroblasts are decreased due to?

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Aging

Physio - Classes 5-8 (5 decks)

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