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Integumentary System Flashcards

1
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The skin performs what functions

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Protection , Excretion , temperature regulation ,
Sensory perception ,
Synthesis of vitamin D
Absorption

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Describe the structures and functions of two tissue layers forming skin

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Epidermis-is Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium layer

Dermis- the deep layer of the skin can be divided into two region papillary layer,
Dermal papillae

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3
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Dermis contains

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Papillary layer recticular layer

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4
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List six functions of the skin

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Absorption, protection, excretion, temperature regulation, sensory perception, synthesis of vitamin D

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5
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Contains adipose tissue

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Subcutaneous tissue

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6
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Deep layer of the epidermis

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Stratum Basle

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7
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Composed of stratified squamous epithelial

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Epidermis

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8
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Skin layer lacking blood vessels

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Epidermis

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9
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Superficial layer of the epidermis

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Stratum Corneum

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10
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Composed primarily of keratinocytes

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Epidermis

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11
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Forms new epidermal cells

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Stratum Basel

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12
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Formed of dead Keratinized cells

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Epidermis

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13
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Provides insulation to the body

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Subcutaneous tissue,

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14
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Provides strength and elasticity of skin

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Dermis

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15
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Deep layer of skin

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Subcutaneous tissue

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16
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Superficial cells are continuously sloughed off

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Stratum corneum

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17
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Formed of areolar and dense irregular connective tissues

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Dermis

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18
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Three pigments that determine skin color

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Hemoglobin, carotenes, melanin

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19
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Protects from UV rays

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Melanin

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20
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Cells producing melanin productions

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Melanocytes

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21
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Increase melanin production

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Radiation, UV rays

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22
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Epidermal extension surrounding hair root

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Hair follicle

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23
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Gland producing sebum

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Sebaceous

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24
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Muscle raising hair off skin surface

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Arrector pilimuscle

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25
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Gland producing pheromones

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APO Crime Sweet glands

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26
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Gland producing cerumen

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Ceruminous glands

27
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Sweat glands opening into hair follicle

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Sweat glands

28
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Sweat gland producing watery perspiration

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Eccrine sweat glands

29
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Tough, fibrous protein found in epidermis hair and nails

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Keratin

30
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Basic function of hair and nails

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Both have keratinized cells

31
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Secretion used to decrease body temperature

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Eccrine sweat glands

32
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Oily secretion that helps keep skin soft

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Sebaceous gland

33
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Normal color of nail beds

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Pinkish

34
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Average healthy body temperature

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36.8C 98.2F

35
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Heat is generated as a results of what reaction

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Decomposition reaction

36
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Regulation of body temperate

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Widening and narrowing of of vein

37
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Below normal temperature means

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Low blood flow to the surface

38
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A person less then 95.5F

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Hypothermia

39
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A person more then 104F

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Hyperthermia

40
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Lysozyme

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Removal of excess Bactria

41
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A burn that destroys the dermis

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3 degree

42
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Chronic deficiency of blood circulation to the dermis and subcutaneous tissue

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Hypothermia

43
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Numerous red itchy bumps resulting from allergic reaction

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Eczema

44
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Parasitic insects that feed off human blood

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Bed bugs

45
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Loss in hair baldness

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Alopecia

46
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Thickened areas of skin on hands and feet

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Calluses

47
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Inflammation causing red itching scaling skin

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Athletes foot

48
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Contagious infection in witch pustules rapture and form yellow crust

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Impetigo

49
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Shedding epidermal cells of scalp

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Dandruff

50
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Bacterial infection of hair follicle

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Boils

51
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Fluid filled pocket separates epidermis from dermis

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Boil

52
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Two types of Sweat glands

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Apocrine sweat glands

Eccrine sweat glands

53
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Eccrine sweat glands

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They are skin gland most abundant cools the body down

Also has lysozyme

54
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Apocrine sweat glands

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Have ducts that empty secretion in hair follicles

55
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Sebaceous glands

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Oil producing glands that usually empty their oily secretions into hair follicles

56
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Exocrine glands

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Sebaceous , sweat , ceruminous

57
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Regulates body temp

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Negative Feed back

58
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Papillary layer

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Composed of areolar tissue

59
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Dermal papillae

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Nipple like projections of the dermis

60
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Stratum lucidum

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Looks lucid cells have no nuclei

61
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Stratum granulosum

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Cells stain dark in tissue posses numerous granules

62
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Stratum spinosum

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Keratinocytes begin producing keratin within the cytoplasm

63
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Integumentary system

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Skin, hair nails

Also known as cutaneous membrane

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