Integumentary System Flashcards

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Epidermis

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Keratinized stratified squamous

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2
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5 Layers for thick skin

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  1. Stratum basale
  2. Stratum spinosum
  3. Stratum granulosum
  4. Stratum lucidum
  5. Stratum corneum
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3
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Stratum basale

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Actively mitotic

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4
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Stratum spinosum

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Produces keratin

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5
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Stratum granulosum

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Water barrier: prevents dehydration of the underlying cells

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6
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Stratum lucidum

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Immune function: helps fight infection

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7
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Stratum corneum

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Protection for the skin

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8
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Dermis

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Dense irregular connective tissue

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9
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2 Layers of dermis

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Papillary

Reticular

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10
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Papillary

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Finger print pattern

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11
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Reticular

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Houses receptors and lymphatic nerve supply

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