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parts of the skin functions Flashcards

1
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what is the function of the straum corneum?

A

a barrier between the inside of the body and outside of the body

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what part of the skin has the function of to decrease friction between the corneum & granulosem?

A

stratum lucidum

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3
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where is the stratum lucidum found?

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on hairless & thick skin

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4
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what layer of the skin do keratinocytes hold together by desmosomes to make skin flexible and strong?

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stratum spinosum

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5
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what is the function of stratum basale?

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mitosis happens to push the new cells towards the stratum corneum

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what is the function of the dermis?

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strong, stretchy envelope binding the body together

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7
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what gland is small, tube-like, makes sweat and then excretes it using a duct?

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sudoriferous gland

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8
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what is the sudoriferous gland also known as?

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sweat gland

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9
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what is the function of adipose tissue?

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stores & releases energy and provides insulation

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10
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what is are the 2 functions of the papillary muscle?

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  1. to give nutrients to the epidermis
  2. regulating body temp by the vascular system
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11
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what part of the skin attaches to antigens to block them from entering the skin?

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hair shaft

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what is the function of the pacinian corpuscle?

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has receptors for vibration & deep pressures on skin

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13
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where is the pacinian corpuscle found?

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hands & feet

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14
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what is the function of the hair root?

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helps hair to grow by supplying it with protein & blood

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15
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what part of the skin grows hair and repairs skin?

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hair follicle

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16
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when the arteriole constricts what happens?

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helps to keep warm

17
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when the arteriole dilates what happens?

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helps to cool

18
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what is the function of the venule?

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to get blood from the capillaries to exchange oxygen & water with carbond dioxide

19
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what is the function of the Meissner’s corpuscle?

A

to transmit light touch and vibrations

20
Q

what are the two corpuscles for?

A

for feeling light and deep touch

21
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is the Meissner’s corpuscle or the pacinian corpuscle closer to the top?

A

Meissner’s corpuscle

22
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what is another term for the pacinian corpuscle?

A

lamellar corpuscle

23
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what is another term for Meissner’s corpuscle?

A

factile corpuscle

24
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what is are the 2 functions of the sebaceous gland?

A
  1. to make & secrete sebum to protect skin from friction
  2. to lessen moisture on skin
25
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what is sebum?

A

oily substance for protection

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