Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Integumentary & Musculoskeletal System > Integumentary System Anatomy & Physiology > Flashcards

Integumentary System Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards

1
Q

Nerve Fibers

A

Send signal to brain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Grafting

A

Taking piece of your own skin or donor skin & transplanting it hurts I affected side to grow and repair

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the three main skin layers?

A

Epidermis , dermis, and subcutaneous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Epidermis

A

Outermost layer of skin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Stratum corneum

A

Surface layer; barrier against infections

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Stratum Lucidum

A

Just below stratum corneum; on palms and soles of feet ONLY.

Provides additional protection for high use areas

Cells appear clear in this layer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Stratum granulosum

A

The layer cells begin protection process and distributed among layers.

Produces melanin

First layer not to be nourished by dermis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Keratin

A

Substance that constitutes skin, hair, and nails

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Stratum spinosum

A

“Prickle layer” for spiny texture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Stratum basale

A

Final & deepest layer; renews epidermal cells

Composed of basal cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Dermis

A

Lies under epidermis and is much thicker

“True skin” because contains blood & lymph vessels and nerve fibers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Fibroblast Cells

A

Produce fibers that help repair injuries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Phagocytic Cells

A

Protect body by swallowing foreign materials such as bacteria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Mast cells

A

Contain histamine & heparin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Histamine

A

Produces allergic reaction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Heparin

A

Prevents blood clotting

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Collagen

A

Gluey protein in skin, connective tissue, bones, cartilage, tendons, & ligaments

Fibers provide skin with strength and elasticity

Skin can stretch and return to its normal shape again

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Stretch marks

A

Linear marks caused by broken overstretched collagen fibers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Touch receptors

A

Closer to epidermis so it can detect very delicate surface changes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Pressure receptors

A

Deeper in epidermis ; why we can press on something firmly without discomfort

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Subcutaneous/ Hypodermal

A

Connective tissue layer that attaches skin to muscles and to other tissues lying beneath skin

Technically NOT part of integumentary system because it’s made of connective tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Fascia

A

Tissue that provides support and protection of organs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Lipocytes

A

“Fat cells” stored in subcutaneous layer in andipose tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Andipose tissue

A

Made up of adipocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What is the sole purpose of lipocytes?

A

To manufacture and store large quantities of fat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Sweat Gland

A

Located deep in dermis layer; very close to subcutaneous layer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Eccrine

A

Numerous, important and widespread through body; tiny coiled tubes reach epidermis through pores

Produce watery sweat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Apocrine

A

Primarily in axillae ( armpits) and in pigmented skin areas around genitals

Thicker, milky secretion that can be odorous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Mammary Gland

A

Modified sweat gland; secretes milk only after birth of child

30
Q

Ceruminous Gland

A

Located in skin that lines external auditory canals (ears)

Secretes earwax or cerumen

31
Q

Sebaceous Gland

A

Located in dermis; attached to hair follicles

Secretes oily substance (sebum)

32
Q

Sebum

A

Oils hair, lubricates skin, and prevents water loss

33
Q

What are the four basic parts of our hair?

A

1- Hair shaft
2- Hair root
3- Hair follicle
4- Papilla

34
Q

Hair shaft

A

Visible part of hair

35
Q

Hair root

A

Embedded in dermis

36
Q

Hair follicle

A

Bulblike attachment at the end of hair. Consists of root and coverings

37
Q

Papilla

A

Loop of capillaries enclosed within connective tissue

38
Q

Function of Nails

A

Protect ends of fingers and toes
Provides physical support to fingertips to allow you to pick up small objects

39
Q

Nails

A

Hard, keratin filled plates composed of tightly cemented horny cells

40
Q

Lunula

A

White crescent at the base of nail

41
Q

Cuticle

A

Narrow band of epidermis that extends from nail wall onto surface

42
Q

Pruritis / itching

A

Histamine release form skin cells in response to allergic reaction

43
Q

Erythema / redness

A

Caused by increased blood flow to affected area of skin

44
Q

Edema / swelling

A

Fluid buildup in affected skin area

45
Q

Scaling

A

Excess keratin buildup in epidermis layer of skin

46
Q

Lesion

A

Circumscribed area of diseased skin tissue

47
Q

Ulcers

A

Open lesions; torture damage in skin layers

48
Q

Hives

A

Raised, irregularly shaped skin eruptions with red margins and pale centers; results from allergic reaction

49
Q

Bacterial infection

A

Caused by bacteria; severe infections may require drainage of infected wounds and hospitalization

50
Q

Generic for Zithromax

A

Azithromycin

51
Q

Bacitracin

A

Bacitracin

52
Q

Bacitracin / neomycin / polymxyin B

A

Neosporin, Triple antibiotics

53
Q

generic for Keflex

A

Cephalexin

54
Q

Generic for Cipro

A

Ciprofloxacin

55
Q

Generic for Bactroban

A

Mupirocin

56
Q

Generic for Vancocin

A

Vancomycin

57
Q

Fungal infections

A

Caused by fungi; skin surfaces exposed to sweat are at higher risks of acquiring fungal infections

58
Q

Generic for Nystop

A

Nystatin

59
Q

Generic for Diflucan

A

Fluconazole

60
Q

Generic for lotrimin

A

Miconazole

61
Q

Generic for Lamisil

A

Terbinafine

62
Q

Generic for Ambisome

A

Amphotericin B

63
Q

Viral Infections

A

Caused by viruses; highly contagious and sometimes require isolation. Sometimes patients provided supportive care until infection runs it’s course

64
Q

Generic for Zovirax

A

Acyclovir

65
Q

Generic for valtrex

A

Valacyclovir

66
Q

Generic for Famvir

A

Famciclovir

67
Q

Generic for Cytovene

A

Ganciclovir

68
Q

Generic for Vistide

A

Cidofovir

69
Q

Parasitic infections

A

Caused by parasite

70
Q

Generic for Kwell

A

Lindane

71
Q

Generic for elimite

A

Permethrin

72
Q

Generic for Eurax

A

Crotamiton

Integumentary & Musculoskeletal System (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions