Integumentary System Flashcards

1
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Suderiferous Glands

A

Sweat glands

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2
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Subcutaneous

A

Hypodermis

Underneath the dermis

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3
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Sebaceous Glands

A

Produce oil called sebum

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4
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Hypodermis

A

Subcutaneous layer

Contains half of the body’s stored fat

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5
Q

Goosebumps

A

Erector pili muscles contract forcing hair to stand and trap the air, creating a warm air region

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6
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Hair

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Grows from follicles

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7
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Transdermal

A

Through the dermis into the blood stream

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8
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Dermis

A

True skin layer
Contains collagen and elastin
Vascular

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9
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Vitamin D

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Converts UVB rays, allowing calcium to be absorbed

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10
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Melanin

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A pigment determining skins ability to absorb UV rays
Protects skin against damage
Brown, yellow and white pigments

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11
Q

Stratum Germanitivum

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Inner most layer of epidermis
Reproductive layer
Contains melanocytes

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12
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Stratum Cornum

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Outer most layer of the outer most layer
Dead cells that flake off
Has keratin which holds the water in

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13
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Epidermis

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Outer most layer of the skin

Avascular

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