Integumentary system Flashcards
1
Q
Name 6 key functions of the skin
A
protection temperature vitamin D excretion sensory
2
Q
What are the 3 skin layers?
A
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
3
Q
name the 2 layers of the dermis
A
Papillary region - superficial
Reticular region - deeper
4
Q
What is the epidermis made up of?
A
Keratinised stratified squamous epithelium
5
Q
What 4 cells in the epithelium help with its functions?
A
keratinocytes (keratin)
melanocytes (melanin)
langerhans (immunity)
merkel (nerve)
6
Q
layers of the epidermis C L G S B
A
Stratum... corneum lacidum granulosum spinosum basale
7
Q
Whats one of the hypodermic’ functions
A
absorbs shock
8
Q
What is cyanosis?
A
lack of o2
HB is depleted
skin turns blue
9
Q
What is jaundice?
A
Yellowing of the skin caused by the pigment in bile called bilirubin
10
Q
What is Erythema?
A
Redness of the skin
caused by enlargement of the capillaries in the dermis
11
Q
What is pallor?
A
Abnormal paleness
reduced blood flow
