Integumentary System-Chapter 4 Flashcards
What are the two components of the integumentary system?
(1) the cutaneous membrane
(2) accessory structures
part of the cutaneous membrane, stratified squamous epithelial tissue, most layers of tissue per density, closest to waterproof
epidermis
part of the cutaneous membrane, composed of connective tissue, vascular, fibers and ground substance
dermis
include hair, nails, and glands
accessory structures
What are the functions of the integumentary system?
(1) minimize damage (mechanical, bacterial, chemical)
(2) desiccation (keep the in in and the out out)
(3) aid in heat regulation
(4) aid in excretion of urea and uric acid
(5) synthesize vitamin D
stratified squamous epithelium, lack blood vessels, but can divide, older cells are pushed to the surface, older cells are dead b/c of lowest MBR
epidermis
What are the four kinds of epithelial cells?
(1) kerationcytes
(2) melanocytes
(3) Langerhan Cells
(4) Merkel Cells
make up about about 90% of epidermal cells, produce keratin, provide physical and osmotic protection
kerationcytes
make up about 8% of epidermal cells, produce melanin, provide protection against UV rays
melanocytes
wandering macrophages, from bone marrow, provide immune response, specialize in microbes and superficial cancer
Langerhan cells
found in deepest layer of epidermis, house fine touch receptors
Merkel Cells
True or False: Everyone has the same number of melanocytes?
True
What determines a persons skin color?
genetic expression and UV exposure
melanocyte stimulating hormone and keeping melanosomes around the nucleus to protect DNA
Freckles, or liver spots, form when __________ gather in a patch
melanocytes
A mole, or nevus, forms when ____________ overgrow locally
melanocytes
What are the layers of the epidermis?
(1) Stratum Germinativum
(2) Stratum Spinosum
(3) Stratum Granulosum
(4) Stratum Lucidum (thick skin only)
(5) Stratum Corneum
How long does is the lifespan of a epidermal cell?
15 to 30 days
deepest single layer of cells, includes merkel cells, melanocytes, keratinocytes and stem cells, have desmosomes and hemidesmosomes (ridges and papillae), more SA=more strength
Stratum Germinativum
8 to 10 cell layers, joined by desmosomes, melanin taken in by phagocytes, cells shrink and look spiky
Stratum Spinosum
the process of cells shrinking and looking spiky
crenation
3 to 5 layers of flat dying cells, lack organelles, dark staining keratohyalin granules, lamellar granules release lipid that repels water
Stratum Granulosum
only found in thick skin (palms and soles of feet), 3 to 5 layers of clear, flat, dead cells, full of keratin, most waterproof layer, lipid sandwich of keratin
Stratum Lucidum
shed in sheets due to desmosome junctions (think people holding hands), friction stimulates callus formation, insensible perspiration of approximately 1 pint per day, burns or xerosis patients
Stratum Corneum
palmer and plantar surface, approx. 30 layers of stratum conreum, contains all 5 layers
thick skin
includes all other body surfaces, few layers of stratum corneum, no stratum lucidum
thin skin