SKIN

Question 1

Description of the integumentary system

Answer 1

largest organ of the body
made up of the dermis and epidermis
Function include:
protection, metabolic function, body temp, excretion, cutaneous sensation, and blood resevoir

Question 2

the outermost protective layer made of dead, keratinized epithelial cells

Answer 2

epidermis

Question 3

The layers of the Epidermis, Deepest to superficial

Answer 3

stratum basale (mitotic)
stratum spinosum (tight junctions)
stratum granulosom (water proof)
stratum lucidum (thick skin)
stratum corneum ( outermost, dead layer)

Question 4

innermost which includes stratum basal and stratum spinosum, WHERE MITOSIS OCCURS.

Answer 4

stratum germinativum

Question 5

Epidermal cells include:

Answer 5

keratinocytes (basal)
melanocytes (basal)
langerhans/dendritic (spinosum)

Question 6

the underlying layer of connective tissue with blood vessels, nerve endings, and associated skin structures

Answer 6

dermis

Question 7

The layers of the dermis include

Answer 7

papillary layer (finger prints)
Reticular layer (tension lines, surgeons)

Question 8

The most widely distributed sweat glands that regulate body temperature, by water secretion that evaporates from the surface of the skin. ABUNDANT IN THE PALM, FEET, FACIAL

Answer 8

eccrine glands

Question 9

Another type of sweat gland that is visible in the armpit and groin area. Much larger, deeper, in the dermis, empty into hair follicle. BODY ODOR, sexual scent

Answer 9

apocrine glands

Question 10

A type of sweat gland the releases an oily secretion (sebum) through the hair follicles that lubricate skin and prevents drying.

Answer 10

sebaceous glands

Question 11

Sebum is produced by ________ ______, in which whole cells of the gland are part of the secretion. Susceptible to becoming clogged and attracting bacteria.

Answer 11

holocrine secretion