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What is the integumentary system made up of?
What is the integumentary system made up of?
What does the mnemonic 'Come, Let's Get Sun Burned' help to remember?
What does the mnemonic 'Come, Let's Get Sun Burned' help to remember?
The order of skin layers of the epidermis.
What is the outermost layer of skin called?
What is the outermost layer of skin called?
Epidermis
What components are found in the dermis?
What components are found in the dermis?
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Study Notes
Integumentary System
- Comprises hair, nails, sweat and oil glands, and skin.
- Serves as a protective barrier, enables sensory perception, and facilitates waste disposal.
Skin Layer Mnemonic (CLGSB)
- "Come, Let's Get Sun Burned" helps remember the order of epidermis layers:
- C: Stratum Corneum
- L: Stratum Lucidum
- G: Stratum Granulosum
- S: Stratum Spinosum
- B: Stratum Basale
Epidermis
- The outermost layer of skin.
- Consists of four or five layers, depending on skin thickness (e.g., thick skin has five layers).
Dermis
- Contains blood vessels, nerve fibers, oil and sweat glands, collagen, and elastic fibers.
- Made up of three layers:
- Upper papillary layer: consists of areolar connective tissue.
- Reticular layer: dense connective tissue making up 80% of the dermis.
- Hypodermis: the deepest layer, primarily composed of body fat.
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Test your knowledge of the integumentary system with these flashcards. Learn about the different components such as skin, hair, and nails, and grasp important mnemonics like CLGSB to remember the skin layers. Perfect for students studying anatomy!
