Structure & Function Flashcards
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What are the accessory structures of the skin?
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Hair, nails, and glands (sweat and oil)
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Define Integument:
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Refers to skin
2
Q
What are the functions of the subcutaneous layer of tissue?
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Binds the dermis to underlying structures; stores fats, insulates and cushions the body, and regulates temperature.
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In the Basal Layer, what specialized cells protect the skin from damaging effects of the sun?
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Melanocytes, which produces melanin.
4
Q
Which accessory organs produce oil?
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Subaceous glands
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3 Major Layers of Skin:
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1 • Epidermis: top layer
2 • Dermis: hair follicles, sweat glands
3 • Subcutaneous: muscle, fat
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Accessory Organs:
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- glands
- hair
- nails
7
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Skin’s Functions:
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- Covers and shields
- Sweat/Oil glands produce secretions
- Sensory receptors
- Regulates body temp, pain and pressure
- Melanocytes gives skin’s color
