Skin WAW Flashcards
Athletes foot
Fungal condition on the feet
Albinism
a genetic disorder characterized by the partial or complete absence of melanin
Dermatitits
skin inflammation that can cause itchiness, redness, and a rash
Collagen
The make up of the dermis that gives strength and flexability to the skin
Arrector pili
muscle attached to the hair making it flex- causing a insulating layer effect, trapping warmth under the hair
Elastin
The make up of the dermis that gives the skin resiliency
Stratum Lucidum
Thin, nearly invisible layer of the epidermis
Stratum Granulosum
Almost dead or undergo changes into cells of the more superficial layer in the epidermis
Epidermis
Outermost layer
Pacinian Corpuscies
Sensory receptor that registers deep pressure
Nociceptors
Sensory receptor that registers pain
Sebaceous glands
glands that connect to hair and produce sebum
Function of the Integumentary system
Protection, Heat regulation, Secreation/Excreation, Sensation, Absorption, Synthesis vitamin D
Merkel dics
Sensory receptor in the dermis sensitive to light touch and abundance in lips, finger tips, and genitalia
Ruffini Corpuscles
Sensory receptor in the dermis sensitive to deep pressure and tissue distortion
Reiticular layer
layer of the dermis that contains fat cells, blood, lymph vessels, sweat, oil glands, hair follicles, and nerve endings
Allergies
sensitivity developed to a normally harmless substance
Free Nerve endings
Sensory receptor in the dermis sensitive to tempeture and light touch/pressure
Subcutaneous tissue
is regarded as a continuation of the dermis
papillary layer
help control the temperature of the dermis
Meissner’s Corpuscles
Sensory receptor that registers light pressure
Sudoriferous GLands
create and secrete sweat
