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Lecture 10 - Integumentary System Flashcards

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2 Main Components of Integumentary System

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Cutaneous Membrane
Accessory Structures

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6 Functions of Integumentary System

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Protection
Excretion
Maintenance of Body Temperature
Melanin/Keratin Production
Synthesis of Vitamin D
Sensation

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3 Layers of Integumentary System

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Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis

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3 types of receptors in Integumentary System

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Tactile Corpuscle - Touch
Lamellated Corpuscle - Pressure
Nerve Fibres - Pain

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2 glands in Integumentary System

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Sweat Gland
Sebaceous Gland

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4 other structures in Integumentary System

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Hair Shaft
Arrector Pili Muscle
Hair Follicle
Cutaneous Plexus - Artery/Vein

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Epidermis Definition

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Superficial layer of Skin

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Epidermis Tissue Type

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Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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2 types of skin

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Thin Skin - covers most of body
Thick Skin - covers palms and soles

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Papilla definition

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Projection in the Dermis that interlock with the Epidermal Ridge
Creates Large Surface Area

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Keratinocytes Definition

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Skin Cells

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Mechanism of Skin Renewal

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As Keratinocytes divide, daughter cells are pushed superficially
As they are filled with Keratin, they die as they get to the surface

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Layers of Thick Skin

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Surface
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale
Basement Membrane

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Stratum Corneum Definition

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Layers of Dead, flat keratinocytes lacking organelles

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Stratum Lucidum Defintion

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Layer of Flattened Clear Cells

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Stratum Granulosum Definition

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Layer of Cells where Keratin is produced
Apoptosis occurs

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Stratum Spinosum Defintion

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Layer of Shrunken Keratinocytes

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Stratum Basale Definition

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Layer of dividing Basal Keratinocytes

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EGF Definition

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Epidermal Growth Factor

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EGF Function

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Stimulates Cell Division, Keratin Production and Glandular Secretion

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21
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Location of Epidermal Ridges

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Fingertips

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Epidermal Ridges Function

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Provides Friction

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Location of Thick/Thin Skin

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Thick - Fingertips/Palms/Soles
Thin - Everywhere

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Epidermal Thickness of Thick/Thin Skin

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Thick - 0.6-4.5mm
Thin - 0.1-0.15mm

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Difference in Epidermal Strata in Thick/Thin Skin

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Think - Thicker Lucidum/Spinosum/Corneum
Thin - No Lucidum/Thinner Spinosum/Corneum

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Epidermal Ridges in Thick/Thin Skin

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Thick - Present
Thin - Absent

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Presence of Hair Follicles in Thick/Thin Skin

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Thick - Absent
Thin - Present

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Presence of Sweat Glands in Thick/Thin Skin

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Thick - More Numerous
Thin - Fewer

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Presence of Sensory Receptors in Thick/Thin Skin

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Thick - More Numerous
Thin - Sparse

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Melanocyte Definition

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Melanin producing cell

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Melanocyte Function

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Secretes Melanin into Keratinocytes

32
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Trend in Melanin concentration and skin colour

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Less Melanin = Whiter Skin

33
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Cause of Freckles

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More active Melanocytes

34
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2 types of Pigments in Skin

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Carotene
Melanin

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Carotene Features (

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Yellowish
Gained from Vitamin A

36
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Melanin Features

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Brown
Protects from UV Radiation

37
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Dermis Function

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Supports Epidermis
Uses Collagen and Elastic Fibres

38
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2 Layers of Dermis

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Papillary Layer
Reticular Layer

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Papillary Layer Definition

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Areolar Tissue

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Reticular Layer Definition

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Fibrous Network

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Hypodermis Features

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Layer of Loose Connective Tissue
Interwoven with Reticular Layer of Dermis

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2 Tissues in Hypodermis

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Areolar Tissue
Adipose Tissue

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Hair Follicle Functions

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Protection
Insulation
Sensation

44
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Hair Follicle Distribution

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Thousands of Epithelial Cells : 1 Hair Follicle

45
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Location of Hair Follicle

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Deep in Dermis

46
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3 Layers in Hair Structure

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Medulla (Core) - Contains Soft Keratin
Cortex - Thick Layers of Hard Keratin
Cuticle - Thin Layer of Hard Keratin

47
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4 Parts of Follicle Structure

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Internal Root Sheath - Epithelial Cells surrounding Hair Root
External Root Sheath - More Epithelial Cells
Glassy Membrane - Thick Clear Layer Wrapped in Connective Tissue Sheath
Connective Tissue Sheath - Protective

48
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Hair Loss in Chemotherapy Mechanism

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Cell Division in Hair Follicle is quick
Chemotherapy targets fast dividing cells
Therefore, Hair Loss

49
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7 Steps of Hair Growth Cycle

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Basal Cells Divide
Daugther Cells are pushed superficially ~0.33mm/day
Increasingly more Keratinised
At End, Follicle becomes inactive
Connections between hair matrix and root break down
Old Hair Sheds
New Hair Produced

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Sebaceous Gland Function

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Secretion of Sebum onto hair shaft

51
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2 Sebum Functions

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Helps waterproof skin
Pathogen Protection - slightly acidic

52
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Mode of Sebum Secretion

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Holocrine

53
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2 Functions of Fingernails

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Protection
Limits Distortion

54
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6 Parts of Outer Fingernail

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Free Edge
Lateral Nail Fold
Nail Body
Lunula
Proximal Nail Fold
Eponychium - Cuticle

55
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Component of Nail Body

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Keratinised Epithelial Cells

56
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Lunula Function

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Maintains Nail Body Structure

57
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Parts of Inner Fingernail

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Nail Bed - Epidermis
Phalanx
Nail Root

58
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Nail Root Function

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Nail Production

59
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2 types of Sweat Glands

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Apocrine
Merocrine

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Apocrine Sweat Glands Function

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Secretes odorous fluid in armpits (axillary)
Causes Body Odour

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Merocrine Sweat Glands Function

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Discharge watery fluid onto skin surface

62
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3 General Sweat Gland Functions

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Skin surface cooling
Excretion
Protection

63
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Cause of Skin Cancer

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Uncontrolled Cell Replication
78% are basal cell carcinomas
2% are Malignant Melanoma (can metastasise)

64
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3 types of Burns

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First Degree
Second Degree
Third Degree

65
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First Degree Burn Feature

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Reddening of the Epidermis

66
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Second Degree Burn Feature

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Blisters

67
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Third Degree Burn Feature

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Sensory Nerve Destroyed

68
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7 Steps of Skin Injury Repair

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Bleeding
Clot forms
Cells migrate from stratum basale
Phagocytic Cells arrive
Mesh produced by fibroblasts
Clot breaks up
Epidermis is healed

69
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Intrinsic Skin Aging

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Reduction in cell activity, GF hormones etc

70
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5 Intrinsic Skin Aging Characteristics

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Dermal Thinning
Wrinkling
White Hair
Increased Infection Risk
Slower Healing

71
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Extrinsic Skin Aging

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Changes from Sunshine Exposure + Smoking

72
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2 Extrinsic Skin Aging Characteristics

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Increased Wrinkling
Increased Skin Cancer risk

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