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What type of tissue primarily composes the hypodermis?
What type of tissue primarily composes the hypodermis?
Which layer of the epidermis contains melanocytes?
Which layer of the epidermis contains melanocytes?
Which type of cell in the epidermis is primarily responsible for the immune response?
Which type of cell in the epidermis is primarily responsible for the immune response?
What is the primary function of keratin in the epidermis?
What is the primary function of keratin in the epidermis?
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Which layer of the dermis makes up approximately 80% of its thickness?
Which layer of the dermis makes up approximately 80% of its thickness?
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The clear layer of the epidermis, known as lucidum, is found in which type of skin?
The clear layer of the epidermis, known as lucidum, is found in which type of skin?
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Which epidermal layer is actively involved in the production of new cells?
Which epidermal layer is actively involved in the production of new cells?
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Which structure helps to form fingerprints on the skin?
Which structure helps to form fingerprints on the skin?
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What are tension lines, also known as Langer lines, used for in surgery?
What are tension lines, also known as Langer lines, used for in surgery?
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What causes cyanosis in the skin?
What causes cyanosis in the skin?
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Which part of the nail is known as the cuticle?
Which part of the nail is known as the cuticle?
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What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?
What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?
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Which component of hair is found at the center of its structure?
Which component of hair is found at the center of its structure?
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What characteristic of apocrine glands differentiates them from eccrine glands?
What characteristic of apocrine glands differentiates them from eccrine glands?
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What is the primary component that makes up hair?
What is the primary component that makes up hair?
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What are the primary color contributors to skin pigmentation?
What are the primary color contributors to skin pigmentation?
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What is the primary role of the epidermis in the integumentary system?
What is the primary role of the epidermis in the integumentary system?
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Which cell type in the epidermis is involved in sensory reception?
Which cell type in the epidermis is involved in sensory reception?
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Which layer of the epidermis primarily resists tension?
Which layer of the epidermis primarily resists tension?
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What is the primary composition of the dermis?
What is the primary composition of the dermis?
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What type of tissue forms the hypodermis?
What type of tissue forms the hypodermis?
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Which of the following layers of the epidermis contains keratohyalin granules?
Which of the following layers of the epidermis contains keratohyalin granules?
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The dermal papillae are specifically found in which layer of the skin?
The dermal papillae are specifically found in which layer of the skin?
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What is the primary function of sebum secreted by sebaceous glands?
What is the primary function of sebum secreted by sebaceous glands?
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Which type of hair is characterized by a central core called the medulla?
Which type of hair is characterized by a central core called the medulla?
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What is the primary function of the stratum corneum?
What is the primary function of the stratum corneum?
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Which type of connective tissue is primarily found in the papillary dermis?
Which type of connective tissue is primarily found in the papillary dermis?
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What distinguishes eccrine sweat glands from apocrine sweat glands?
What distinguishes eccrine sweat glands from apocrine sweat glands?
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The clear layer of the epidermis, present only in thick skin, is known as what?
The clear layer of the epidermis, present only in thick skin, is known as what?
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Which structure is referred to as the eponychium in nails?
Which structure is referred to as the eponychium in nails?
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What causes the phenomenon known as jaundice?
What causes the phenomenon known as jaundice?
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What is the typical role of flexure lines found in the skin?
What is the typical role of flexure lines found in the skin?
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Which layer of hair is the outermost and provides protection?
Which layer of hair is the outermost and provides protection?
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How are tension lines beneficial during surgical procedures?
How are tension lines beneficial during surgical procedures?
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What role does the arrector pili muscle serve in relation to hair?
What role does the arrector pili muscle serve in relation to hair?
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Study Notes
Skin
- Skin's functions: protection, body temperature regulation, excretion, vitamin D production, sensory reception
- Integumentary system: skin and appendages (hair, nails, skin glands)
- Skin layers: epidermis (superficial) and dermis (deeper)
- Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue): deepest layer, areolar and adipose tissues
- Fascia: dense connective tissue wrapping/packaging deep body structures, investing fascia surrounds muscles and neurovascular bundles
Epidermis
- Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
- Layers (deep to superficial): basale (germinativum), spinosum, granulosum, lucidum (in thick skin only), corneum
- Cell types:
- Keratinocytes: produce keratin, fibrous
- Melanocytes: produce pigment
- Tactile epithelial cells (Merkel cells): sensory nerve endings
- Dendritic cells (Langerhans cells): part of immune system, macrophage-like
- Epidermis meets dermis at epidermal ridges, dermal papillae
- Functions of epidermal layers: basal layer actively produces cells, spinosum layer resists tension, granulosum layer contains keratohyalin granules, lucidum layer (in thick skin) has clear, dead keratinocytes, corneum is the outermost horny layer of dead keratinocytes.
Dermis
- Strong, flexible connective tissue with blood vessels
- Two layers: papillary (loose areolar tissue, dermal papillae), reticular (dense irregular tissue, 80% of thickness)
- Dermal papillae: elevations on dermal ridges that create fingerprints
- Tension lines (Langer lines): collagen fibers' orientation, helps with surgical incisions
- Flexure lines: creases in palms and wrists.
- Pigments: melanin (skin color, genetics) and hemoglobin (oxygenation)
- Other pigments: carotene (yellow), bilirubin (jaundice).
- Cyanosis: bluish discoloration due to reduced blood flow/oxygen.
Nails
- Scale-like modifications of epidermis
- Parts: free edge, nail plate, root, folds, cuticle
Hair
- Flexible keratinized cells, hard keratin (durable)
- Hair follicle extends into dermis, hair bulb is deep expanded end, root plexus is sensory nerves, arrector pili muscle connects to hair follicle to cause goosebumps
- Hair shaft projects above skin's surface
- Hair layers: medulla, cortex, surrounded by cuticle.
Skin Glands
- Sebaceous glands: secrete sebum (oil), simple alveolar glands, over entire body except soles and palms
- Eccrine glands: most numerous, produce true sweat
- Apocrine glands: axillary, anal, and genital areas, make thick, cloudy sweat. Modified apocrine glands are ceruminous (ear wax) and mammary.
Burns
- Classified by severity: 1st degree (only epidermis), 2nd degree (epidermis and upper dermis, blisters), 3rd degree (epidermis and dermis, consumes thick skin)
- Burns classifications: 1st degree- epidermis, 2nd- epidermis or upper dermis, blisters, 3rd- epidermis and all dermis, white, red, black
Skin Cancer
- Basal cell carcinoma (least malignant, most common)
- Squamous cell carcinoma (arises from keratinocytes of stratum spinosum)
- Melanoma (deadly, cancer of melanocytes)
General
- Fully differentiated keratinocytes in the corneum are also called corneocytes that shed in epidermal turnover.
- Hypodermis: insulation and protection (aka subcutaneous tissue)
- Spinosum layer contains desmosomes, which are cell-to-cell adhesion proteins that give the keratinocytes their spiny appearance: spinosum= strength.
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Explore the structure and functions of the skin in this quiz. Delve into the layers of the skin, including the epidermis and dermis, and understand the role of various cell types. This quiz covers key concepts related to the integumentary system and the skin's protective functions.
