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Skin Anatomy Flashcards

1
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What is the largest organ in the body?

A

Skin

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2
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What are the functions of the skin?

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Mechanical protection, Body temperature regulation, Vitamin D synthesis, Salt excretion, Non-specific immunity, Tactile sensation

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3
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What are the layers of the epidermis?

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Stratum:
Corneum,
Lucidum,
Granulosum,
Spinosum,
Basale
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4
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What cells produce pigments in the skin?

A

Melanocytes

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5
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What cells have are immune cells in the epidermis?

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Langerhan’s cells

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6
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What types of sense receptors are in the epidermis?

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Merkel Cells, Free nerve endings

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7
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Where is the epidermis thickest?

A

Soles and palms

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8
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What are the two layers of the dermis?

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Papillary and reticular layer

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9
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What is the papillary layer of the dermis made of?

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Loose CT w/ fibroblasts; collagen

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10
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What type of sensory receptors are in the dermis?

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Meissner’s corpuscles (pressure) and Krause corpuscles (cold)

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11
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What is the deepest layer of skin?

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Hypodermis/Subcutaneous layer

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12
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What type of receptor is in the hypodermis?

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Pacinian corpuscles (vibration); Ruffini sensory corpuscles (joint proprioception)

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13
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What types of glands are sweat glands?

A

Eccrine or Apocrine

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14
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Eccrine glands are innervated by what?

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Cholinergic nerves

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15
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What do eccrine glands produce?

A

Water and salts

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16
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What do eccrine glands try to regulate?

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Temperature

17
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What are apocrine nerves innervated by?

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Adrenergic nerves

18
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What do apocrine glands secrete?

A

Oily mixtures

19
Q

Where are sebaceous glands?

A

Everywhere except thick skin in palms and soles

20
Q

What are the most abundant locations of sebaceous glands?

A

Scalp and face

21
Q

What type of glands are sebaceous glands?

A

Holocrine glands

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