Lab 3 Terms and Lesson Flashcards

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Simple definition of Epithelial Tissue

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Covers surfaces, lines cavities, and form

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Simple definition of Muscle Tissue

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Causes movement

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Simple definition of Nervous Tissue

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Receives and generates nerve impulses

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Simple definition of Connective Tissue

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Connects different tissues, provides a framework, resists pulling forces, provide immunity and stores energy

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What is the most abundant primary tissue in the body?

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Connective tissue

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Simple definition of extracellular matrix

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Fibers and ground substance synthesized and secreted by CT cells. (blasts)

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Simple definition of ground substance

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Fluid, semi-fluid, gelatinous, or hard substance that CT cells (blasts) secrete into the ECM

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What types of fibers are found in connective tissues?

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Collagen, elastic, and reticular

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What is functioned determined by in the connective tissues?

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Functions are determined by the properties of the extracellular matrix components

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What are the five types of connective tissues?

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Loose, dense, cartilage, bone, and blood

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What are two types of loose connective tissue?

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Areolar connective tissue and Adipose connective tissue

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How are fibers arranged in loose connective tissue?

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loosely arranged fibers

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What type of cells enter the connective tissues?

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Cells involved in body defence

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What cells reside in loose connective tissues?

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Fibroblasts and adipocytes

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What types of fibers are found in loose connective tissue and what is their function?

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Collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers provide strength, elasticity, and support

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What is the consistency of ground-substance in loose connective tissue?

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Semi-fluid

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What are the three characteristics of Areolar connective tissue?

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Cell types: Fibroblasts and immune cells
Fiber types: Collagen, elastic, and reticular
Ground Substance: Semi-fluid

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What are the locations of areolar connective tissue?

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Beneath all epithelial tissues
Subcutaneous layer
Papillary layer

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What are the functions of areolar connective tissue?

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Strength
Elasticity
Support
Nutrient diffusion

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What are the three characteristics of adipose connective tissue?

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Cell types: Contains adipocytes (derived from fibroblasts)
Very little extracellular matrix
Cytoplasm and nucleus are pushed to the periphery

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What are the locations of adipose connective tissue?

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Subcutaneous layer of skin
Around heart and kidneys
Yellow bone marrow

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What are the functions of adipose connective tissue?

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Stores lipids for fuel
Thermal insulation
Cushioning organs and joints
Endocrine function

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What does areolar connective tissue look like?

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Strings everywhere with fibroblasts. Thin elastic fibers look like hairs running across the top of the thicker fibers

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What does adipose connective tissue look like?

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looks like bubbles printed on a white paper

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What are the two specific types of dense connective tissue?
Dense regular connective tissue and dense irregular connective tissue
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Three differences between dense connective tissue and loose connective tissue
Dense connective tissue... - contains more fibers, - has thicker and more densely packed fibers/components - has considerable fewer cells than loose connective tissue
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How much ground substances does dense connective tissue have?
Very little ground substance
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What cell does dense connective tissue have and how much of it?
Few fibroblasts
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What are the three characteristics of dense regular connective tissues?
Cell types: few fibroblasts Fiber types: collagen fibers running in the same direction Ground substances: very little
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What are the locations for dense regular connective tissue?
Ligaments Tendons Aponeuroses
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What are the functions of dense regular connective tissue?
- Strong attachment between structures | - Withstands tension along long axis of fibers
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What does dense regular connective tissue?
wavey thin lines compact together all going the same directions
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What are the three characteristics of dense irregular connective tissue?
Cell types: few fibroblasts Fiber types: collagen fibers running irregularly Ground substance: very little
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What are the locations for dense irregular connective tissue?
- reticular region of dermis - fibrous pericardium - heart valves
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What are the functions of dense irregular connective tissue?
Resist pulling forces in many directions
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What do dense irregular connective tissues look like?
Compact tissues going in all directions. Somewhat like a marble steak
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What are the three specific types of cartilage connective tissue?
- Hyaline Cartilage Connective Tissue - Elastic Cartilage Connective Tissue - Fibrocartilage Cartilage Connective Tissue
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What does the extracellular matrix consist of in Cartilage Connective Tissue?
Collagen and elastic fibers which consists of chondroblasts
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What do chondroblasts become in cartilage connective tissue?
Become... - isolated in lacunae - chondrocytes once fibers are formed
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What is the ground substance like in cartilage connective tissue?
Firm, gelatinous ground substance
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What is the strength due to in cartilage connective tissue?
Fibers and resiliency due to ground substance
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What is the vascularity in cartilage connective tissue?
Avascular
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What are the three characteristics of hyaline cartilage connective tissue?
Cell types: chondrocytes situated in lacunae Fiber types: fine collagen fibers Ground substance: "glossy" gel
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What are the locations for hyaline cartilage connective tissue?
- Ends of long bones - Parts of larynx, trachea, and bronchi - Entire embryonic and fetal skeleton
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What are the functions for the hyaline cartilage connective tissue?
- Provides smooth surfaces for movement at joints | - Flexibility and support
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What are the three characteristics of fibrocartilage connective tissue?
Cell types: fewer lacunae and chondrocytes Fiber types: thick collagen fibers for tensile strength Ground substance: gel-like
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What are the locations for fibrocartilage connective tissue?
- Pubic symphysis - Intervertebral discs - menisci of knee - Portions of tendons that insert into cartilage
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What are the functions of fibrocartilage connective tissue?
Support and joining structures together | Strength and rigidity (strongest type of cartilage)
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What are two characteristics of elastic cartilage connective tissue?
Cell types: chondrocytes situated in lacunae | Fiber types: network of elastic fibers
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What are the locations for elastic cartilage connective tissue?
- Epiglottis of larynx - Auricle of external ear - Auditory tubes
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What are the functions of elastic cartilage connective tissue?
- Strength and elasticity | - Maintains shape of certain structures
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What does elastic cartilage connective tissue look like?
it looks like spider webs with a bunch of beans in the mix.
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What does fibrocartilage connective tissue look like?
Wispy cotton with little dots in it
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What are the four characteristics of compact bone connective tissue?
- Hardest of the connective tissues due to inorganic salts - ECM is organized into lamellae - Consists of collagen fibers, ground substance, and inorganic salts - Organized as osteons
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What do osteons in compact bone connective tissues contain?
Contains lamellae, lacunae, collagen fibers, osteocytes, canaliculi, and central canals
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What locations are compact bone connective tissues found?
surface of bones
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What are the functions of compact bone connective tissues?
- Support - Protection - Storage (calcium and phosphorus) - Enables movement
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What are the two characteristics for blood connective tissues?
- ECM is liquid (plasma) | - Contains formed elements: erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes
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What are the locations of blood connective tissue?
- within blood vessels | - within chamber of the heart
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What are the functions of blood connective tissues?
- Transport O2, CO2, and other nutrients - Phagocytosis - Immunity - Allergic reactions - Blood clotting
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What are the five functions of the skin?
- Provides a waterproof barrier for the body - Sensory receptors - Regulates body temperature - Aids in the production of vitamin D - Excretion and absorption
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What are two major component of the integumentary system?
- Cutaneous membranes (epidermis and dermis) | - Accessory structures (nails, hair, glands)
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Simple definition of the epidermis
Outer layer of skin
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Simple definition of dermis
Deep layer of skin
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What is the epidermis made of?
Made up of stratified squamous epithelium. Kerationcytes, melanocytes, Langerhaus cells, and Merkel cells
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What is the dermis made of?
Made up of areolar connective tissue (papillary region) and dense irregular connective tissue (reticular region) containing collagen fibers
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What are the Epidermis layers superficial to deep?
``` Stratum corneum Stratum lucidum Startum granulosum Stratum spinosum Startum basale ```
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Startum corneum
25-30 layers of flattened dead keratinocytes
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Stratum lucidum
4-6 layers of flattened clear, dead keratinocytes. Only in thick skin
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Startum granulosum
3-5 layers of flattened keratinocytes going through apoptosis
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Stratum spinosum
Many keratinocytes in 8-10 layers. Appear rounded
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Stratum basale
Single layer of cuboidal or columnar keratinocytes
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Thick vs Thin skin main difference
Thin skin lacks stratum lucidum (second most superficial epidermis layer)
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Epidermis layer mnemonic
``` Come - corneum Lets - lucidum Get - gransulosum Some - spinosum Basale - Beer ```
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What is basal cell carcinoma?
- Most common form of skin cancer - Basal cells grow in the stratum basale - Occurs in sun-exposed areas - Not very serious, still needs treatment
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What are the three major types of skin cancer?
- Basal cell carcinoma - Squamous cell carcinoma - Melanoma
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What are the three main forms of BCC?
- Nodular BCC - Superficial BCC - Morpheaform BCC
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What is the most common form of skin cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
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What does nodular BCC look like?
Dome-shaped bump, might see blood vessels, lesion can bleed easily
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What does superficial BCC look like?
Scaly red/pink plaque, can ooze and become crusty
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What does morpheaform BCC look like?
Light-colored lesions that look like scars
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What are the causes basal cell carcinoma?
- UV rays from the sun - Tanning beds - UV rays damage the DNA that code skin cells (Excess amount of basal cells) - Random other factors
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What are some risk factors for basal cell carcinoma?
- Chronic sun exposure - Radiation therapy to treat acne and other skin conditions - People with light skin, red/blonde hair, and who burn easily - Exposure to arsenic (farmers) - Immune suppressing drugs - More common in those over the age of 50 - More common for men (women getting it more than ever now) - Personal/family history - Inherited syndromes
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What are the symptoms of basal cell carcinoma?
- Lesion that won't stop bleeding - Lesions with dark spots, with a raised border - Flat, scaly, reddish patch (common on back and chest) - Morpheaform BCC - Pearly white, skin-colored, or pink bump that is translucent
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Diagnosis of BCC
- History and general exam | - Skin biopsy
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What are the treatments of BCC?
-Surgical excision -ED + C -Freezing through cryosurgery -MOHS surgery Topical -Vismodegib and sonidegib
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BCC complications
- Recurrence - Risk of other skin cancers - BCC spreading in the body (destroys muscles, nerves, and bones)
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How many times more likely are you to get SCC and BCC is you use tanning beds
2.5 SCC; 1.5 BCC
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How many cases of BCC a year?
4.32 million
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What is the cure rate in skin cancer if it is caught early?
95%
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What can you do to prevent skin cancer?
- Use sunscreen | - Looks for changes in color, irregularity, size, and border in skin color
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What are the two regions of the dermis?
Papillary region and Reticular layer
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What is the papillary region of the dermis made of and what does it have?
Made of areolar connective tissue and has dermal papillae and capillary loops
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What is the reticular layer of the dermis made of and what does it contain?
Dense irregular connective tissue for strength and elasticity Contains some adipose tissue, nerves, and glands
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Simple definition of the hair shaft
portion of hair that is seen above the scalp composed entirely of keratin
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What are the accessory structures of the skin?
Hair, nails, glands
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Simple definition of hair root
Portion of hair that lies within the epidermis, composed of dead hair cells
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Simple definition of hair bulb
portion of the hair that is actively growing cells
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Simple definition of hair papillae
Indentation at the base of the bulb of the hair into which blood vessels may supply the growing hair
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What is the Arrector Pili?
A bundle of smooth muscle cells attached to the connective tissue sheath around the hair follicle
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What is the function of the Arrector Pili?
Contraction brings hair from a normal angle to perpendicular with the skin. It elevates skin around the shaft causing goose bumps
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Why does the muscle (arrector pili) contract?
In response to stress (surprise or cold temperature)
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What are the two types of Sudoriferous Glands?
Eccrine glands and Apocrine glands
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What is the main function of the two sudoriferous glands?
Release sweat, or perspiration, into hair follicles or onto the skin surface through pores.
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What are two characteristics of Eccrine sweat glands?
- Distributed throughout the skin of most regions of the body - Secretes hypotonic solution (water, ions, urea, ammonia, amino acids, glucose, and lactic acid)
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What are the locations for eccrine sweat glands?
- Most dense in forehead, palms, and soles - Secreting portion is located in the deep dermis - Excretory duct projects through the dermis and epidermis and ends as a pore
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What are the functions for eccrine sweat glands?
- Regulates body temperature through evaporation | - Thermoregulatory sweating vs emotional sweating
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What are the three characteristics of apocrine sweat glands?
- Similar shape to eccrine glands but larger ducts and lumens - Sweat appears milky or yellowish in color - Odorless solutions with components of eccrine sweat plus lipids and proteins
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What are the locations for the apocrine sweat glands?
- Found mainly in the skin of the axilla, groin, areolae, and bearded regions of the face in adult males - Secretory portion in the lower dermis of upper subcutaneous layer, and excretory duct opens into hair follicles
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What are the functions of the apocrine sweat glands?
- Emotional sweat and during sexual activities | - Not active during thermoregulatory sweating
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Where is the Eccrine sweat gland located in relation to the hair bulb?
around the hair attached to the sweat pore but not attached to the bulb
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Where is the apocrine sweat gland in relation to the hair bulb?
connected to the hair bulb
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What are the characteristics of sebaceous glands?
Oil glands, connected to hair follicles
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What are the locations of sebaceous glands?
- Secreting portion lies in the dermis and usually opens into the neck of the hair follicle. - Absent in palms and soles
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What are the functions of sebaceous glands?
- Secrete sebum - Keeps hair from drying and becoming brittle - Prevents excessive evaporation - Inhibits growth of some bacteria