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Mod2-Obj6: The skin Flashcards

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skin contains the 4 primary tissues

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1.) Stratified squamous 
Epithelial tissue in the epidermis
2.) Connective tissue
In the dermis
3.) Smooth muscle tissue
In the arterioles attached to hairs
4.) Nervous tissue
In sensory nerves
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The skin

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Largest and heaviest organ
-Covers the entire body and weighs 4-5kg
-Part of the integumentary system (skin, glands, hair, nails)
Integument=covering

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Layers of the skin

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Consists of 2 layers
1.) Epidermis
Outer epithelial layer
2.) Dermis
Supporting layer of dense connective tissue
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Hypodermis

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Loose connective tissue and fat

  • Anchors skin to the body
  • Not part of the skin
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The epidermis: Avascular

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Like other epithelium

-Oxygen and nutrients obtained from dermis

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The epidermis: Dynamic steady state

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Cells constantly die and renew

-New cells originate from stem cells

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The epidermis: Constant renewal

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Epidermis replaced every 25-45 days

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The epidermis

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Cells move from deepest layer to more superficial layer

  • Flatten
  • Produce large amounts of keratin
  • Continually replenished
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The 5 epidermal layers (strata)

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  1. ) Stratum basale (basal/deepest layer)
  2. ) Stratum spinosum
  3. ) Stratum granulosum (cells begin to die)
  4. ) Stratum lucidum
  5. ) Stratum corneum (most superficial layer)-cells are dead, produce large amounts of keratin providing waterproofing for the surface of the body
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The epidermis: Stratum corneum (top)

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20-30 cell layers

-Dead keratinised flattened cells

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The epidermis: Stratum basale (bottom)

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Stem cells

-Old cells pushed to surface

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5 cells of the epidermis

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1.) Karatinocytes 
Produces keratin 
2.) Melanocytes
Produces melanin
3.) Merkel cells
Touch receptors (tactile)
4.) Langerhanan's cells
Immune system (macrophages), bone marrow
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The dermis

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-Bulk of the skin
Connective tissue
-Fibroblasts and macrophages 
-Collagen and elastin fibres
-Strength and flexibility
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Dermis contains

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  • Blood vessels
  • Nerves and sensory receptors
  • Glands
  • Hair follicles
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Blood supply to the skin

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Dense capillary network in hypodermis
-Capillary loops project up through dermis
Blood flow through loops regulates by capillary sphincters
-temperature control (homeostasis)-vasoconstriction/vasodilation

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Nerve supply to the skin: Network of nerve fibres

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Dense network of fibres
Control:
-Blood flow (via sphincter)
-Glandular secretion i.e.) sweat

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Nerve supply to the skin: Sensory information

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Collect sensory information

  • Pain
  • Temperature
  • Touch and pressure
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6 Functions of the skin

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  1. ) Protection (chemical, physical, biological)
  2. ) Sensation
  3. ) Metabolic function
  4. ) Blood reservoir
  5. ) Excretion
  6. ) Temperature regulation
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Function of the skin: Protection

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Offered by chemical, physical and biological barriers

20
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Protection: Chemical barriers

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  • Low pH secretions (acid mantle) prevent bacterial growth
  • Defensins secreted by skin to kill bacteria/fungi
  • Melanin protects DNA in underlying cells from UV damage
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Protection: Physical/mechanical barriers

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  • Keratin and oily secretions block most water and water soluble substances
  • Some penetration of skin by lipid-soluble substances, some drugs (topical)
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Protection: Biological barriers

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Macrophages dispose of viruses and bacteria that penetrate the epidermis

23
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Functions: Sensation

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Cutaneous sensation

3 receptor types (providing information about external environment)

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Function: Sensation; Pain receptors

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Noiceceptors

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Function: Sensation; Temperature receptors

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Thermoreceptors

26
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Function: Sensation; Touch, pressure and vibration receptors

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Mechanoreceptors

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Functions: Metabolism

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Synthesis of vitamin a precursor

28
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Functions: Blood reservoir

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Can hold 5% of blood volume

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Functions: Excretion

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Nitrogenous wastes and salts excreted in sweat

30
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Function: Temperature regulation

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At elevated temperature dermal blood vessels dilate and sweat gland activity increases
-Cools the body

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Function: Temperature regulation (heat input and output balanced)

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  • Monitored by thermoreceptors
  • Information sent to thermoregulatory centre (hypothalamus)- set point
  • Coordinated response via circulatory system (vasoconstriction/vasodilation) and sweat glands
  • Homeostasis
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Skin colour: Melanin

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Produced by melanocytes

  • Melanin migrates to keratinocytes
  • Forms ‘pigment shields’ for DNA
33
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Skin colour: Freckles and pigment moles

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Local accumulation of melanin

34
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Skin colour: Melanocytes stimulated when exposed to sunlight

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Darker skin produces more melanin

35
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Diseases and altered colour: Cyanosis (blue)

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Lack of oxyhaemoglobin

36
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Diseases and altered colour: Erythema (redness)

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Inflammation, allergy, fever

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Diseases and altered colour: Pallor (white)

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Anaemia, low BP, stress

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Diseases and altered colour: Jaundice (yellow)

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Liver disorder

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Diseases and altered colour: Bronzing (metallic bronze)

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Adrenal cortex problem or pituitary gland tumor

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Diseases and altered colour: Bruises (black/blue)

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Blood clots

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Development and ageing

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The effects of abrasion, sun, chemicals

  • Skin thins-Cell number
  • Wrinkles form-Collagen&elastin
  • Dry and itchy-Oil and sweat glands
  • Increased chance of skin cancer-Melanocyte number
  • Age spots, hair loss, grey hair, colder skin, thicker nails

BMA1901-Module 2 (7 decks)

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