Quiz 1 Flashcards
Define “Integumentary System”
- Skin, appendages, hair/hair follicles, nails, glands (apocrine sweat glands, eccrine sweat glands, sebaceous glands)
What are the 5 layers of the Epidermis and their functions?
- Stratum Corneum - (dead keratinocytes)
- Stratum Lucidum - only present in thick skin (i.e. palms and soles of the feet)
- Stratum Granulosum
- Stratum Spinosum
- Stratum Basale - host keratinocytes, Langerhans’ cells (immune), melanocytes (produce melanin), and Merkel cells (mechanoreceptors – light touch)
What are the GENERAL functions of the skin?
- First barrier against infection & foreign substances
- Retains moisture
- Provides light touch sensation
- Assists with thermoregulation (i.e. sweat & goose bumps)
- Assists with excretion (sweat)
- Assists with vitamin D production
- Contributes to cosmesis/appearance/identity
What is the Basement Membrane Zone? Purpose?
- Where the epidermis meets the dermis
- Purpose: increases surface area and reduces shear forces
About how many days does it take keratinocytes to travel from the basale layer to the lucidum layer?
28 days
What are the 2 layers of the Dermis?
- Papillary Dermis (highly vascularized)
- Reticular Dermis (Deep layer that contains appendages; 80% of dermis)
Protein fibers in the dermis contain what?
- Collagen, Elastin and Reticular
What are the functions of the Dermis?
• Supports and nourishes epidermis • Assists with infection control - Houses mast cells and macrophages • Assists with thermoregulation • Houses skin appendages • Provides sensation • Temperature regulation
What does the subcutaneous layer consist of?
- Adipose tissue, loose CT and fascia, fibrous CT
- Contains blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves, mechanoreceptors (Ruffini endings, Pacinian corpuscles)
What are the functions of the subcutaneous layer?
- Thermal insulation
- Energy/stores calories
- Cushioning
What are the stages of wound healing?
- Hemostasis
- Inflammation
- Repair
- Remodel
During hemostasis, what is the platelet plug?
Retraction and sealing off of blood vessels
During hemostasis, what is the fibrin clot?
A stable matrix of fibrinogen that serves as a structure for other cells during the wound healing process (platelets are reabsorbed into bloodstream)
What are the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation?
- Pain
- Erythema
- Swelling
- Calor (increased temperature)
- Loss of function
How long does the inflammation stage last?
4-6 days