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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
- Production of hormones
- Protection against environmental insults (correct)
- Synthesis of collagen
- Regulation of blood pressure
Which layer of the epidermis is primarily responsible for the proliferation of keratinocytes?
Which layer of the epidermis is primarily responsible for the proliferation of keratinocytes?
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum basale (correct)
- Stratum granulosum
- Stratum spinosum
Melanocytes, which produce melanin, are found in which layer of the epidermis?
Melanocytes, which produce melanin, are found in which layer of the epidermis?
- Stratum basale (correct)
- Stratum spinosum
- Stratum granulosum
- Stratum lucidum
Which characteristic is true of thick skin?
Which characteristic is true of thick skin?
What type of cells primarily make up the epidermis?
What type of cells primarily make up the epidermis?
What is the role of Langerhans cells in the epidermis?
What is the role of Langerhans cells in the epidermis?
How does the skin primarily regulate body temperature?
How does the skin primarily regulate body temperature?
Which characteristic distinguishes thin skin from thick skin?
Which characteristic distinguishes thin skin from thick skin?
What primarily forms the medulla, cortex, and cuticle of a hair root?
What primarily forms the medulla, cortex, and cuticle of a hair root?
What substance do sebaceous glands secrete onto hair follicles?
What substance do sebaceous glands secrete onto hair follicles?
Which type of sweat gland is responsible for producing sweat that contributes to body cooling?
Which type of sweat gland is responsible for producing sweat that contributes to body cooling?
Where are apocrine sweat glands primarily located?
Where are apocrine sweat glands primarily located?
What is the role of the dermal hair papilla in hair formation?
What is the role of the dermal hair papilla in hair formation?
What is the primary function of the cutaneous plexus?
What is the primary function of the cutaneous plexus?
Which structures contribute to the formation of hair?
Which structures contribute to the formation of hair?
What is the primary function of Langerhans cells?
What is the primary function of Langerhans cells?
What type of hair is typically present on a fetus?
What type of hair is typically present on a fetus?
In which layer of the skin are Merkel cells primarily located?
In which layer of the skin are Merkel cells primarily located?
Where are lymphatic vessels located in relation to the dermal layers?
Where are lymphatic vessels located in relation to the dermal layers?
What characterizes the papillary layer of the dermis?
What characterizes the papillary layer of the dermis?
What is the outermost layer of the hair structure called?
What is the outermost layer of the hair structure called?
Which type of hair replaces lanugo hair after birth?
Which type of hair replaces lanugo hair after birth?
Which of the following accurately describes the reticular layer of the dermis?
Which of the following accurately describes the reticular layer of the dermis?
What aspect of the hypodermis is primarily emphasized in its structure?
What aspect of the hypodermis is primarily emphasized in its structure?
What is the role of dermal hair papilla in relation to hair follicles?
What is the role of dermal hair papilla in relation to hair follicles?
Which of the following statements about skin appendages is true?
Which of the following statements about skin appendages is true?
Why are tattoos considered permanent?
Why are tattoos considered permanent?
What do dermal papillae primarily contribute to?
What do dermal papillae primarily contribute to?
What essential role do macrophages play in the dermis?
What essential role do macrophages play in the dermis?
What is the primary phase of hair growth during which 90% of hair follicles are active?
What is the primary phase of hair growth during which 90% of hair follicles are active?
Which type of sweat gland is characterized by merocrine secretion and is found throughout the body?
Which type of sweat gland is characterized by merocrine secretion and is found throughout the body?
What is the effect of contraction of arrector pili muscles?
What is the effect of contraction of arrector pili muscles?
Which of the following statements about sebaceous glands is true?
Which of the following statements about sebaceous glands is true?
In what regions are apocrine sweat glands primarily located?
In what regions are apocrine sweat glands primarily located?
What initiates the functional capability of apocrine sweat glands during puberty?
What initiates the functional capability of apocrine sweat glands during puberty?
Which phase of hair growth is known for the shedding of hair?
Which phase of hair growth is known for the shedding of hair?
What is the role of vasodilation in the skin during heat loss?
What is the role of vasodilation in the skin during heat loss?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Integumentary System
- Composed of skin and derivatives: hairs, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, nails.
- Skin consists of two main layers: epidermis and dermis, supported by hypodermis (superficial fascia).
- Skin classified as thick (hairless, found on palms and soles) or thin (hairy, covering the rest of the body).
- Serves as a protective barrier against UV light, mechanical, chemical, and thermal insults, dehydration, and microorganisms.
- Largest sensory organ, equipped with receptors for pain, temperature, touch, and vibration.
- Regulates body temperature through sweat evaporation and vasodilation in the dermis.
- Vitamin D synthesis occurs in the skin.
Epidermis Structure
- A keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium, self-renewing, containing five layers:
- Stratum basale: deepest layer with cuboidal cells, responsible for keratinocyte proliferation; contains melanocytes and Merkel cells.
- Stratum spinosum: several layers of interconnected prickle cells; home to Langerhans cells (APCs).
- Stratum granulosum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum corneum complete the epidermal layers.
- Majority of epidermal cells are keratinocytes; non-keratinocytes include melanocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhans cells.
- Lacks blood vessels; nutrients/wastes diffuse from dermis.
Dermis Structure
- Composed of dense irregular connective tissue featuring collagen and elastic fibers, divided into:
- Papillary layer: superficial, contains dermal papillae (fingerprint formation) and provides nutrient supply.
- Reticular layer: deeper, orientation of collagen fibers determines skin tension lines (Langer’s lines).
Tattooing Mechanics
- Tattoo needles deposit ink into the dermis, specifically within the reticular layer, preventing ink migration.
- Deposited ink is encapsulated by immune cells, reducing movement and maintaining tattoo permanence.
Hypodermis Structure
- Also known as superficial fascia or subcutis, contains vascular structures.
- Houses capillary loops in dermal papillae and cutaneous plexus for dermal and hypodermal vascularization.
Vascularization of Skin
- Lymphatic vessels are located below the papillary layer, collecting interstitial fluid and transporting immune cells to lymph nodes.
Hair Structure and Types
- Hairs are keratinized structures originating from hair follicles, composed of a central medulla, cortex, and cuticle.
- Follicles consist of a bulb (contains dermal papilla) and sheaths derived from epidermis and dermis.
- Three hair types: lanugo (fetal hair), vellus (short, fine), and terminal (thicker and darker).
- Hair growth has three phases: anagen (growth, 2-7 years), catagen (regression, 2-3 weeks), telogen (resting, 10-12 weeks).
Skin Appendages
- Arrector pili muscles: smooth muscles causing hair to stand on end, activated by cold or fear.
- Sebaceous glands: secrete sebum for skin and hair protection, associated with hair follicles.
- Eccrine sweat glands: secrete watery sweat for thermoregulation, activated by sympathetic fibers.
- Apocrine sweat glands: larger glands producing thicker sweat, functional during puberty, localized in axillary and perineal regions.
Summary of Epidermal Appendages
- Hair and nails form similarly through keratinocyte proliferation and keratinization.
- Sebaceous glands provide sebum; eccrine glands cool the body through sweat evaporation, while apocrine glands contribute to scent and function post-puberty.
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