Integumentary System Flashcards
The layer of skin that lacks blood vessels
Epidermis
What is not a function of the skin?
Vasoconstriction
What type of glands does the dermis not contain?
Mucous Glands
The epidermis is composed of which tissue type?
Epithelial
What tissue type primarily makes up the dermis?
Connective
Why do African-Americans have darker skin then Asians?
They have more melanin produced from melanocytes
Which of the following is not a part of the integumentary system?
Bone, Hair, Nails, Skin
Bone
Which of the following does your body need in order to absorb calcium?
Calcium, Vitamin D, Phosphorus
Calcium and Phosphorus
An accumulation of nerve endings that allow the skin to feel light sensation
Meisnner Corpuscle
What is the dermal papillae responsible for?
Fingernails and Grip
What is not responsible for skin pigment?
Keratin
What does the body do to compensate for an increase in core body temperature?
Vasodilation
What is the area of the skin that receives “sub-q” injections?
Hypodermis
Order of epidermal layers from superficial to deep?
Corneum, luecidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale
What are smooth muscles that produce goose bumps when they contract?
Arrector Pili muscles
Hair growth is influenced by all but;
Nutrition, Hormones, Stress, Circulation
Circulation
Which of the following contains the most keratin?
Glands, Hair, Nails, Skin
Nails
What is not one of the concerns of burns?
Pain
Which of the following does not include an ABCD detection of skin cancer?
Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color, Disease
Disease
A bluish color caused by lack of oxygen
Cyanosis
Redness due to heat, inflammation, fever, embarrassment
Erythema
Melanocytes do not produces any melanin
Albinism
Blood accumulated under the skin
Hematoma
Yellowish color of skin due to accumulation of bilirubin due to improper liver function
Jaundice
Basal cell carcinoma
skin cancer of the base epidermis. Effects keratinocytes
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
2nd most common skin cancer. Happens in stratum spinosum
Malignant Melanoma
least common but most deadly. Originates in melanocytes
ABCD Rule
Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color, Diameter
