Anatomy of Skin Layers
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Anatomy of Skin Layers

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Which layer of the epidermis contains dead, keratinized cells?

  • Stratum corneum (correct)
  • Stratum lucidum
  • Stratum basale
  • Stratum granulosum
  • What is the function of the papillary dermis?

  • It anchors the skin to underlying structures
  • It is a thin, loose connective tissue (correct)
  • It produces sweat
  • It provides a barrier against external factors
  • What is the main function of the hair follicle?

  • To protect the scalp from external factors
  • To regulate body temperature
  • To anchor the hair to the skin (correct)
  • To produce sebum
  • What is the main function of the nail plate?

    <p>To protect sensitive tips of fingers and toes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sweat glands are responsible for regulating body temperature?

    <p>Eccrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of sebaceous glands?

    <p>To lubricate hair and skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of ceruminous glands?

    <p>To protect the ear canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest organ of the integumentary system?

    <p>Skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Integumentary Parts

    Skin Layers

    • Epidermis: outermost layer, thin, waterproof barrier, sheds and regenerates constantly
      • Stratum corneum: outermost layer, dead, keratinized cells
      • Stratum lucidum: clear layer, contains dead cells
      • Stratum granulosum: granular layer, contains keratohyalin granules
      • Stratum spinosum: spinous layer, contains polygonal cells
      • Stratum basale: basal layer, contains stem cells
    • Dermis: middle layer, thick, dense connective tissue
      • Papillary dermis: thin, loose connective tissue
      • Reticular dermis: thick, dense connective tissue
    • Hypodermis: innermost layer, subcutaneous tissue, attaches skin to underlying structures

    Hair Structure

    • Hair shaft: visible part, dead, keratinized cells
    • Root: portion below skin surface, alive, grows hair
    • Follicle: tube-like structure, surrounds root, anchors hair to skin
    • Sebaceous gland: attached to follicle, produces sebum, lubricates hair

    Nail Function

    • Nail plate: hard, keratinized layer, protects sensitive tips of fingers and toes
    • Nail bed: area beneath nail plate, contains nerve endings, sensitive to pressure
    • Cuticle: thin layer of dead cells, seals nail bed to nail plate
    • Nail matrix: area beneath cuticle, produces new nail cells

    Sweat Glands

    • Eccrine glands: small, simple, produce sweat, regulate body temperature
    • Apocrine glands: larger, more complex, produce sweat, active in emotional responses

    Sebaceous Glands

    • Sebaceous glands: produce sebum, lubricate hair and skin, prevent dryness

    Other Glands

    • Ceruminous glands: produce cerumen (earwax), protect ear canal
    • Mammary glands: produce milk, nourish young (in mammary organs)

    Parts and Kinds of Integumentary System

    • Skin: largest organ, protects body, regulates temperature, aids in sensation
    • Hair: protects scalp, aids in sensation, filters dust and debris
    • Nails: protect sensitive tips of fingers and toes
    • Sweat glands: regulate body temperature
    • Sebaceous glands: lubricate hair and skin
    • Ceruminous glands: protect ear canal
    • Mammary glands: produce milk, nourish young (in mammary organs)

    Integumentary System

    Skin Layers

    • Epidermis: outermost layer, provides waterproof barrier, sheds and regenerates constantly
      • Composed of 5 sublayers: Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, and Stratum basale
    • Dermis: middle layer, dense connective tissue, divided into Papillary dermis and Reticular dermis
    • Hypodermis: innermost layer, subcutaneous tissue, anchors skin to underlying structures

    Hair Structure

    • Hair shaft: visible part, composed of dead, keratinized cells
    • Root: portion below skin surface, alive, responsible for hair growth
    • Follicle: tube-like structure, surrounds root, anchors hair to skin
    • Sebaceous gland: attached to follicle, produces sebum, lubricates hair

    Nail Structure

    • Nail plate: hard, keratinized layer, protects sensitive tips of fingers and toes
    • Nail bed: area beneath nail plate, contains nerve endings, sensitive to pressure
    • Cuticle: thin layer of dead cells, seals nail bed to nail plate
    • Nail matrix: area beneath cuticle, produces new nail cells

    Sweat and Sebaceous Glands

    • Eccrine glands: small, simple, produce sweat, regulate body temperature
    • Apocrine glands: larger, more complex, produce sweat, active in emotional responses
    • Sebaceous glands: produce sebum, lubricate hair and skin, prevent dryness

    Other Glands

    • Ceruminous glands: produce cerumen (earwax), protect ear canal
    • Mammary glands: produce milk, nourish young (in mammary organs)

    Functions of Integumentary System

    • Protection: skin, hair, and nails provide barrier against external damage
    • Regulation: skin and sweat glands regulate body temperature
    • Sensation: skin, hair, and nails aid in sensation
    • Lubrication: sebaceous glands and ceruminous glands produce lubricants
    • Nourishment: mammary glands produce milk, nourish young

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    Learn about the different layers of the skin, including the epidermis and dermis, and their functions. Explore the stratum corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, and basale.

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