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Wk 5: Integumentary (Skin) Flashcards

1
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What kind of epithelia in skin

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Skin consists of stratified squamous epithelium

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Metaplasia

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The transformation of an epithelium into another type of epithelium

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Dysplasia

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The enlargement of a tissue by proliferations of cells of an abnormal nature

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Adenocarcinoma

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Malignant tumour formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissues

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5 functions of skin

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  1. Protection
  2. Thermoregulation
  3. Sensation
  4. Secretion/excretion
  5. Synthesis of Vit D
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What are the 3 layers of skin

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  1. Epidermis - outer
  2. Dermis - middle
  3. Hypodermis - inner (subcutaneous layer)
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What is the primary structure of the epidermis

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Keratinocytes

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What is the primary structure of the dermis (2)

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  1. Connective tissue
  2. Dermal capillaries
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What is the primary structure of hypodermis (2)

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  1. Loose connective tissue
  2. Adipose tissue
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10
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What other cells are found in the epidermis

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  • Keratinocytes
  • Melanocytes
  • Merkel cells
  • Langerhans
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3 functions of epidermis

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  1. Maintenance of fluid & electrolyte balance
  2. Protection from UV light (mediated through melanocytes)
  3. Sensory (Merkel cells) & immune function (Langerhan cells)
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What are the 4 layers of epidermis

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  1. Stratum corneum
  2. Stratum granulosum
  3. Stratum spinosum
  4. Stratum basale
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What is the thickest layer of the epidermis

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The stratum corneum

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What does the stratum corneum contain

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  • Dead cells called corneocytes
  • Keratin
    (Corneocytes dead in the sense that they have no nucleas but do contain large amounts of keratin, corneocytes are the final stage of differentiation of keratinocytes)
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15
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What do the granules in the stratum granulosum contain & for what purpose

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Granules contain glycolipids.
For waterproofing.

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What are the keratinocytes linked by in the stratum spinosum

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Desmosomes

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What do cells in the stratum spinosum contain

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Cells contain bundles of prekeratin

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What does the stratum basale consist of

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  • Stem cells
  • Younger keratinocytes
19
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There is a 5th layer of the epidermis found only in thick skin, what is this called

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Stratum lucidum

20
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Where are melanocytes found in the epidermis & what is their function

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  • Found in the stratum basale
  • They scavenge free radicals to protect against UV (damage to nucleus = uncontrolled proliferation
21
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Where are merkel cells found in the epidermis & what is their function

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  • Found in the stratum basale
  • Function as sensory receptors for touch
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Where are langerhans cells found in the epidermis & what is their function

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  • Mainly found in the stratum spinosum
  • Function as a type of macrophage - engulf pathogens, become antigen presenting cells, release signalling molecules that attract cells of immune system to area of invading pathogen
23
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What is basal cell carcinoma derived from

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Derived from basal keratinocytes

24
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What is squamous cell carcinoma derived from

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Derived from mature differentiated keratinocytes

25
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What is malignant melanoma derived from

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Derived from melanocytes - uncontrolled proliferation

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What are the 2 layers of the dermis

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  1. Papillary dermis
  2. Reticular dermis
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What does the papillary dermis contain & what is the function of these

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  • Includes the dermal papilla which project into the epidermis
  • These increase contact area preventing epidermal detachment
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Components of the dermis

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  • Connective tissue
  • With fibroblasts
  • Macrophages
  • In a collagen & elastin matrix
  • Large numbers of capillaries, nerve endings & lymphatics
29
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What are the specialised structures found in the dermis

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  1. Sweat glands
  2. Apocrine glands
  3. Sebaceous glands
  4. Hair follicles
30
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What are the two types of sweat glands

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  1. Eccrine glands
  2. Apocrine glands
31
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Where are eccrine glands found

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Almost everywhere

32
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Where are apocrine glands found

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Mainly in axilla & anogenital area

33
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What’s the difference between eccrine & apocrine glands

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  • Secretions in apocrine glands contain more fat & protein than eccrine glands - bacterial breakdown of this is the basis of body odour
  • Secreted onto hair follicles, not skin
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What do sebaceous glands secrete

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Oily substance called sebum

35
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What are sebaceous glands activated by

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Functions of the hypodermis

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  1. Connects skin to underlying fascia of bones & muscles
  2. Insulator
  3. Shock absorber
  4. Protection
37
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Structure of hypodermis

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  • Well vascularised, loose, areolar connective tissue & adipose tissue

Mammalian Cell & Tissue Structure(Y2,S1) (10 decks)

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