The Integumentary System II

Question 1

excessive amount of collagen may produce thick, raised scars called

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Keloids or Hypertrophic Scars

Question 2

a fibrous protein, similar to collagen, and is the basis of what forms elastic tissue.

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Elastin

Question 3

located in the dermis. these cells respond to allergies by releasing small granules called histamines.

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Mast Cells

Question 4

lies directly beneath the epidermis. it is rich in blood vessels and capillaries, which provide nutrients to the upper layer.

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Papillary dermis

Question 5

the ______ _____ houses sensory nerve endings called receptors. Pain receptors are free nerve endings not associated with cells.

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Papillary dermis

Question 6

______ receptors are those that sense gentle touch, pressure or vibration.

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Tactile

Question 7

:light pressure and cold receptors

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Meissner’s corpuscles

Question 8

:long term pressure and heat receptors

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Ruffini’s corpuscles

Question 9

:deep pressure and pain receptors

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Pacinian corpuscles

Question 10

:pressure and pain receptors

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Krause’s end bulbs

Question 11

the _____ _____, is in direct contact with the next layer of skin, the subcutaneous layer.

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Reticular Dermis

Question 11

protects the skin from bacterial invasion by creating an acidic environment that is hostile to bacterial growth.

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Acid Mantle

Question 11

the body’s cushioning acts as a shock absorber and insulator to protect the bones and help support other delicate structures.

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Subcutaneous Layer

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the adipose tissue cells of this layer give contour and shape to the body and serve as an emergency reservoir for nutrients and water as well as an energy source.

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Subcutaneous Layer

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epidermis:

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Epithelial

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dermis:

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Connective

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muscles:

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Muscular

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nerves:

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Nerve

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blood and lymph:

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Liquid

Question 11

which hold bones to other bones (to form joints).

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Ligaments

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which “tie” muscles to bones.

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Tendons

Question 11

this layer contains the collagen and elastin fibers that provide the skin with its strength and flexibility.

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Reticular Dermis

Question 11

produce sweat, a mixture of water, urea, electrolytes and lactic acid.

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Sudoriferous glands

Question 11

the sweat glands located under the arms, in the genitals and the nipples. these glands secrete an odorless substance, which is triggered by emotions rather than by hormones.

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Apocrine glands

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the sweat glands located throughout the entire body and are most abundant on the forehead, the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

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Eccrine glands

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like the thyroid gland, release their secretions (hormones) into the blood and are known as ductless glands.

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Endocrine glands

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release their secretions into ducts. these ducts deposit the glandular secretions on the surface of the skin.

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Exocrine glands

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lowering body temperature. if the body overheats.

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Thermoregulation

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continually produce and secrete sebum.

largest found on the forehead, nose and back.

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Sebaceous glands

Question 11

a male hormone present in both men and women.

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Androgen

Question 11

sebum mixes with the secretions of the sweat glands, creating a layer of oil and moisture called the.

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Acid Mantle