Lab Three: The Integumentary System Flashcards
What are the two main components of the skin?
Epidermis and Dermis
Name the 5 layers of the Epidermis (superficial to deep):
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum lucidum
- Stratum granulosum
- Stratum spinosum
- Stratum germinativum
What layer of the epidermis has stratified squamous?
Stratum corneum
What layer of the epidermis is found only in thick epidermis (palms and feet)?
Stratum Lucidum
What layer of the epidermis contains cells with granules and provides waterproofing?
Stratum Granulosum
What layer of the epidermis when stained, looks like spines?
Stratum Spinosum
What layer of the epidermis contains stem cells that replenish cells as superficial layers slough off?
Stratum germinativum (Basale)
What is the base layer of the epidermis?
Stratum germinativum
What kind of special cells is located in the Stratum Germinativum that dictates the color of skin?
melanocytes
What do melanocytes produce?
melanin
What does melanin absorb?
UV radiation
What does pale ivory skin mean in terms of melanocyte activity?
There is low melanocytes activity
What does dark ebony skin mean in terms of melanocytes activity?
High melanocytes activity
For those with low melanocytes activity, skin color is determined by these two factors:
Carotene and Dermal Blood Supply
Carotene
orange pigment
Dermal blood supply
rosy appearance
How is the epidermis secured to the dermis (it acts as a lock)? (2)
Epidermal Ridges
Dermal Papillae
Where are epidermal ridges and dermal papillae more prevalent?
Areas with high frictional stress (sole of feet and finger tips)
What may cause the epidermis and dermis to separate from the lock?
Excessive friction
How is a blister formed?
When there is excessive friction between the epidermal ridges and dermal papillae that they separate and fill the space with interstitial fluid
Epidermal ridges that extend into the stratum corneum are knows as…..
fingerprints
What is the biological function of the epidermal ridges?
increased grip
Where is the dermis located?
below the epidermis
What is found in the dermis? (6)
- Blood Vessels
- Nerves
- Sensory Receptors
- Extracellular Fibers
- Hair Follicles
- Glands
What acronym can help you remember the layers of the epidermis?
Can Lucy Get Some Gum
Blood Vessels (arteries and veins) are divided by location: (2)
superficial and deep