lecture 2 - Integumentary system Flashcards
what are the functions of the skin
- resistance to trauma
- H2O barrier
- vitamin D synthesis
- sensation
- non-verbal communication
what are the 3 main layers of the skin
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
epidermis
outer, stratified squamous epithelium
dermis
deeper, connective tissue layer
hypodermis
deep connective tissue below dermis
keratin-protein
cells at skin surface containing tough keratin protein
what is the main cell type of the epidermis
keratinocytes
stratum basale
single layer of stem cells and keratinocytes resting on basement membrane
stratum spinosum
several layers of keratinocytes joined by desmosomes and tight junctions
stratum granulosum
three to five layers of flat keratinocytes
stratum lucidum
keratinocytes packed with clear protein eleidin
stratum corneum
several layers of dead, scaly, keratinized cells
function of stratum corneum
resists abrasion, penetration, water loss
stem cells
stem cells
undifferentiated cells that give rise to keratinocytes
keratinocytes function
synthesise keratin
melanocytes function
synthesise melanin - shields DNA from UV radiation
dendritic cell function
guard against pathogens
tactile cells
touch receptors cells associated with dermal nerve fibres
ichthyosis
genetically inherited disorder which results in the build up of dead cells around the body
eczema
chronic, inherited, inflammatory skin condition which results in dry, itching and reddened skin
exfoliative shedding
excessive shedding of skin
dermis
connective tissue layer beneath epidermis
dermal papillae
upward, finger-like extensions of dermis
epidermal ridges
downward waves of epidermis
papillary layer of epidermis
thin areolar tissue in and near dermal papilla
function of papillary layer
allow mobility of leukocytes and other defence cells
reticular layer of papillary layer
dense, irregular connective tissue
functions of subcutaneous fat
energy reservoir, thermal insulation
what causes different skin tones
the proportion of melanin granules throughout the skin ( dermis)
cyanosis
blueness due to oxygen deficiency
albinism
pale skin and blue-gray eyes due to genetic lack of melanin synthesising enzyme