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What does the parietal layer do in relation to body cavities?
What does the parietal layer do in relation to body cavities?
- Supports connective tissue
- Lines the organs directly
- Contains epithelial cells
- Lines the cavity walls (correct)
Which component is NOT part of the integumentary system?
Which component is NOT part of the integumentary system?
- Hair
- Nails
- Sweat glands
- Muscle tissue (correct)
What function does the skin serve in thermoregulation?
What function does the skin serve in thermoregulation?
- Regulates body temperature (correct)
- Perceives pain
- Protects from chemical damage
- Secretes waste products
Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system related to sensing?
Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system related to sensing?
What does the viscera layer line in the human body?
What does the viscera layer line in the human body?
What is the primary purpose of vasodilation in thermoregulation?
What is the primary purpose of vasodilation in thermoregulation?
Which layer of the skin is avascular and contains keratin?
Which layer of the skin is avascular and contains keratin?
What distinguishes mucous membranes from cutaneous membranes?
What distinguishes mucous membranes from cutaneous membranes?
What secondary function does sweating serve beyond cooling the body?
What secondary function does sweating serve beyond cooling the body?
Which layer is typically found beneath epithelial membranes?
Which layer is typically found beneath epithelial membranes?
How does the secretion of sebum contribute to skin health?
How does the secretion of sebum contribute to skin health?
What type of membrane lines closed body cavities?
What type of membrane lines closed body cavities?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cutaneous membranes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cutaneous membranes?
What is the role of the adipose tissue found below the skin's surface?
What is the role of the adipose tissue found below the skin's surface?
What is the purpose of the 'potential space' between the layers of serous membranes?
What is the purpose of the 'potential space' between the layers of serous membranes?
What role does the papillary layer of the dermis serve?
What role does the papillary layer of the dermis serve?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the reticular layer of the dermis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the reticular layer of the dermis?
What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?
What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?
Which type of sweat gland is located in the axillary and genital areas?
Which type of sweat gland is located in the axillary and genital areas?
How does the acidic nature of sweat benefit the skin?
How does the acidic nature of sweat benefit the skin?
What is the main characteristic of eccrine sweat glands?
What is the main characteristic of eccrine sweat glands?
Which structure is formed primarily by the connective tissue in the dermis?
Which structure is formed primarily by the connective tissue in the dermis?
Which of the following best describes phagocytes in the reticular layer of the dermis?
Which of the following best describes phagocytes in the reticular layer of the dermis?
What part of the hair is enclosed by the follicle?
What part of the hair is enclosed by the follicle?
What is the primary function of the Arrector Pili?
What is the primary function of the Arrector Pili?
Which component of nails is responsible for their growth?
Which component of nails is responsible for their growth?
Which of the following is NOT a common homeostatic imbalance related to skin?
Which of the following is NOT a common homeostatic imbalance related to skin?
What characteristic changes occur to skin as it ages?
What characteristic changes occur to skin as it ages?
What is a specific function of cutaneous glands?
What is a specific function of cutaneous glands?
Which part of the nail is the attached portion?
Which part of the nail is the attached portion?
When hair stands up due to muscle contraction, what muscle is acting?
When hair stands up due to muscle contraction, what muscle is acting?
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Study Notes
Body Membranes
- Cover surfaces and line body cavities.
- Form protective, lubricating sheets around organs.
- Two major categories: epithelial membranes and connective tissue membranes.
- Epithelial membranes always include at least one layer of epithelial cells, often combined with connective tissue beneath.
Types of Epithelial Membranes
- Cutaneous Membrane: Known as skin; a "dry" membrane exposed to air with layered structure.
- Mucous Membranes: A "wet" membrane covering cavities that are exposed to the exterior; adapted for absorption and secretion, continuously bathed in secretions (e.g., mucus, urine).
- Serous Membranes: A "wet" membrane lining cavities closed to the exterior, usually occurring in pairs with serous fluid in the potential space between layers. Consists of a parietal layer (lining cavity walls) and a visceral layer (lining organs).
Connective Tissue Membranes
- Synovial Membranes: Composed of soft areolar connective tissue, containing no epithelial cells, found in joint cavities.
Integumentary System
- Comprises the cutaneous membrane (skin), sweat glands, oil glands, nails, and hair.
- Key functions include:
- Protection from mechanical, chemical, thermal damage, and UV radiation.
- Sensation through receptors for pain, touch, temperature, and pressure.
- Thermoregulation via vascular shunting, vasodilation, and vasoconstriction.
- Insulation through a layer of adipose tissue.
- Secretion of sebum to inhibit bacterial growth.
- Excretion of waste products through sweating.
Skin Structure
- Three layers: epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
- Epidermis: Made of stratified squamous epithelium with five layers, avascular, contains keratin and melanin.
- Dermis: Varies in thickness; dense fibrous connective tissue with two regions:
- Papillary Layer: Contains capillary loops for nutrient supply and sensory receptors. Provides patterns enhancing grip.
- Reticular Layer: Deepest layer containing blood vessels, glands, receptors, and collagen/elastic fibers.
Skin Appendages
- Sebaceous Glands: Oil glands located throughout the body, except palms and soles; secrete sebum for lubrication and microbial protection.
- Sweat Glands: Two types:
- Eccrine Glands: Widely distributed, produce sweat for thermoregulation.
- Apocrine Glands: Located in axillary and genital areas, larger, secrete a thicker fluid into hair follicles.
Hair and Nails
- Hair: Protects the head, shields eyes, cleans air; produced by hair follicles with roots and shafts.
- Nails: Comprise a free edge, body, root, nail bed, and nail matrix for growth.
Homeostatic Imbalances
- Conditions include allergies, bacterial/viral/fungal infections, burns, and skin cancer.
- Aging skin becomes thinner, less elastic, and has reduced adipose tissue, affecting overall body systems and requiring special care for seniors.
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