Integumentary System II Flashcards

(43 cards)

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Where is the Dermis located?

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Between the Epidermis and subcutaneous layer

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What are the 2 components of the Dermis?

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  1. Outer Papillary layer

2. Deep Reticular layer

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What is the Function of the Dermis?

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Anchors epidermal accessory structures

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What does the Dermal Papillary layer consist of?

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Areolar tissue, smaller capillaries, lymphatics & sensory neurons

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What layer becomes inflamed in Dermatitis (Eczema)?

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Dermal Papillary layer

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6
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Which is the more thicker component of the Dermis?

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Reticular layer

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What does the Dermal Reticular layer consist of?

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Dens irregular connective tissue of all cells, collagen & elastic fibers (mainly)

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What do Collagen fibers do?

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Limit flexibility to prevent damage to tissue (provide resilience)

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9
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What do Elastic fibers do?

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Provide flexibility

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10
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How is skin turgor provided?

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By water and fibers

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What causes the Loss of skin turgor?

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  • Dehydration (reversible)
  • Aging
  • Hormones
  • Radiation
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12
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What may excessive distortion of the skin from pregnancy or weight gain cause?

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Stretch marks

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What are Tension Lines?

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Cleavage lines that are produced by parallel bundles of collagen and elastic fibers in the dermis. They resist force applied to the skin.

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What happens to a cut made parallel to a tension line?

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Remains shut and heals well

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What happens to a cut at a right angle to the tension line?

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Pulls open and scars

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What are the Dermal blood supplies?

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  1. Cutaneous Plexus (deep artery network in the reticular layer)
  2. Subpapillary Plexus (a branch of 1 going up the dermis)
  3. Contusion (Bruise) - occurs in papillary layer
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What do the Nerve Fibers in the skin do?

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  • Control Blood Flow
  • Adjust Gland Secretion rate
  • Monitor Sensory receptors which respond to light tough and deep pressure from vibration
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How is the Hypodermis connected to the Reticular layer?

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By connective tissues

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What is the function of the Hypodermis?

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Stabilises position of the skin

20
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What does the Hypodermis primarily consist of?

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Adipose tissue, adipocytes that contain fat deposits, large arteries & veins (superficial layer)

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What determines the distribution of subcutaneous fat deposits?

22
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What cosmetic procedure can reduce fatty deposits?

23
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What are the 2 pigments that influence skin colour?

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  1. Melanin

2. Carotene

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What is Carotene?

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Orange-yellow pigment

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Where does Carotene accumulate?
In epidermal cells and fatty tissues of the dermis
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What is the function of Carotene?
Can be converted to vitamin A that maintain epidermis and synthesize photo-receptor pigments in the eye
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What may excess carotene cause?
Yellowing of the skin and eyes
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What is Melanin?
Red-yellow or brown-black | pigment
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Where is Melanin stored?
In intracellular vesicles | melanosomes
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What is Melanin produced by?
Melanocytes
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What is the function of Melanocytes?
Protects skin from ultraviolet (UV) | radiation
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What does sun exposure cause?
Sun exposure causes more melanin production to protect from UV ray which causes darkening of the skin (tanning)
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What does too much sun exposure cause?
Sun-burn
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How does Blood Flow & Oxygenation influence Skin colour?
``` Hemoglobin = bright red when bound to oxygen Hemoglobin = dark red when oxygen is released (blue-ish skin colour) ```
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What illnesses influence skin colour?
1. Jaundice (Buildup of bile produced by liver) 2. Pituitary Tumour (excess MSH) 3. Addison's Disease (excess ACTH) 4. Vitiligo (Loss of melanocyte)
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How is Vit D (cholecalciferol) produced?
Epidermal cells produce vitamin D3 from UV rays (Sunlight activate steroid compound known as 7-dehydrocholesterol)
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What is the function of Vit ?
Liver and kidneys convert vitamin D3 into calcitriol that | aid absorption of calcium and phosphorous
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What does insufficient Vit D cause?
Rickets
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What are Exocrine Glands?
Glands that produce and secrete substances onto an | epithelial surface by way of a duct
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What are the 2 exocrine glands in the skin?
1. Sebaceous Glands (oil glands) | 2. Sweat Glands
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What are Sebaceous Glands?
A holocrine gland (production of secretion include dead cells) that discharges lipid secretion (sebum) into hair follicles •
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What is the function of Sebum?
Lubricate and protect hair shields and inhibit growth of bacteria
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What types of sweat glands are there?
1. Apocrine (only in hairy areas, secrete substance indirectly) 2. Eccrine (more abundant, secrete substance directly)