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What is included in the integumentary system?
What is included in the integumentary system?
Which layer of the skin is the outer, thinner part?
Which layer of the skin is the outer, thinner part?
How thick can the skin range in thickness?
How thick can the skin range in thickness?
What is the average weight of the skin in a healthy adult?
What is the average weight of the skin in a healthy adult?
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What is the main focus of the medical specialty known as dermatology?
What is the main focus of the medical specialty known as dermatology?
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Which layer of the skin is positioned beneath the dermis?
Which layer of the skin is positioned beneath the dermis?
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Approximately what percentage of total body weight does the skin represent?
Approximately what percentage of total body weight does the skin represent?
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What primary function do keratinocytes serve in the epidermis?
What primary function do keratinocytes serve in the epidermis?
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Which layer of the epidermis contains cells that are continuously shed and replaced?
Which layer of the epidermis contains cells that are continuously shed and replaced?
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What is the role of melanocytes in the epidermis?
What is the role of melanocytes in the epidermis?
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What distinguishes the stratum lucidum from other layers of the epidermis?
What distinguishes the stratum lucidum from other layers of the epidermis?
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Where does continuous cell division occur in the epidermis?
Where does continuous cell division occur in the epidermis?
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What are Langerhans cells primarily involved in?
What are Langerhans cells primarily involved in?
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Which layer of the epidermis consists of 8-10 layers of cells that appear spiny?
Which layer of the epidermis consists of 8-10 layers of cells that appear spiny?
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What does consistent friction on the skin do to the stratum corneum?
What does consistent friction on the skin do to the stratum corneum?
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What type of epithelium is the epidermis primarily composed of?
What type of epithelium is the epidermis primarily composed of?
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What is the primary role of sebaceous glands in the skin?
What is the primary role of sebaceous glands in the skin?
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Which component of the skin contributes to its color due to the presence of red pigment?
Which component of the skin contributes to its color due to the presence of red pigment?
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What type of hair is primarily found on fetuses and is replaced after birth?
What type of hair is primarily found on fetuses and is replaced after birth?
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Which of the following statements about sweat glands is accurate?
Which of the following statements about sweat glands is accurate?
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Which part of the hair is mainly responsible for its growth and is located below the skin surface?
Which part of the hair is mainly responsible for its growth and is located below the skin surface?
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What primarily determines skin color variations among individuals?
What primarily determines skin color variations among individuals?
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What pigment is produced by melanocytes and primarily responsible for skin color?
What pigment is produced by melanocytes and primarily responsible for skin color?
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Which condition is characterized by an inherited inability to produce melanin?
Which condition is characterized by an inherited inability to produce melanin?
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What is a benign localized overgrowth of melanocytes commonly known as?
What is a benign localized overgrowth of melanocytes commonly known as?
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What is the function of the subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)?
What is the function of the subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)?
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Where are melanocytes primarily located?
Where are melanocytes primarily located?
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Which of the following pigments contributes to skin color but is not produced by melanocytes?
Which of the following pigments contributes to skin color but is not produced by melanocytes?
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What type of corpuscles are found in the subcutaneous layer and are involved in detecting pressure?
What type of corpuscles are found in the subcutaneous layer and are involved in detecting pressure?
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Which of the following skin color variations can be caused by higher levels of melanin?
Which of the following skin color variations can be caused by higher levels of melanin?
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What color variation does melanin contribute to in the skin?
What color variation does melanin contribute to in the skin?
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What is keratinization?
What is keratinization?
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Which layer of the epidermis is associated with keratohyalin and lamellar granules?
Which layer of the epidermis is associated with keratohyalin and lamellar granules?
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What role does melanin play in the skin?
What role does melanin play in the skin?
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What causes dandruff?
What causes dandruff?
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How does the quantity of melanin produced affect skin pigmentation?
How does the quantity of melanin produced affect skin pigmentation?
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What type of melanin produces darker pigments?
What type of melanin produces darker pigments?
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Do all individuals have the same number of melanocytes?
Do all individuals have the same number of melanocytes?
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What is the main function of keratin in the epidermis?
What is the main function of keratin in the epidermis?
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Which of the following statements about melanocytes is true?
Which of the following statements about melanocytes is true?
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What happens to keratinocytes as they move toward the surface of the epidermis?
What happens to keratinocytes as they move toward the surface of the epidermis?
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Study Notes
Integumentary System
- The integumentary system includes the skin and its accessory structures like hair, nails, and glands, as well as blood vessels, muscles and nerves.
- Dermatology is the medical speciality for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the integumentary system.
- The skin is the body's largest organ by surface area (approximately 2 square meters) and weight (approximately 10-11 lbs or 16% of body weight).
- Skin thickness ranges from 0.5 to 4mm, thinnest on eyelids and thickest on heels.
Skin Structure
- The skin has two main layers: epidermis (outer, thinner) and dermis (inner, thicker).
- Beneath the dermis is the subcutaneous layer (hypodermis), connecting skin to underlying tissues and organs.
Epidermis
- The epidermis is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
- It contains four major types of cells:
- Keratinocytes (90%): produce keratin, a tough fibrous protein
- Melanocytes: produce melanin, a pigment that protects against UV radiation
- Langerhans cells: involved in immune responses.
- Merkel cells: involved in touch sensation.
- The epidermis has layers: stratum basale (deepest, cell division occurs), stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum (in thick skin only) and stratum corneum (superficial, dead keratinocytes).
Dermis
- The dermis is primarily composed of connective tissue with collagen and elastic fibers.
- It has two layers: papillary (outer, areolar connective tissue) and reticular (inner, dense irregular connective tissue).
- The dermis contains: blood vessels, sweat/oil glands, hair follicles, and sensory receptors.
- Ridges in the dermis create fingerprints for grip.
Skin Functions
- The skin protects underlying tissues from:
- Physical damage
- Chemical damage
- Microbial damage
- UV radiation
- Thermal damage
- Desiccation
- The skin regulates body temperature by controlling blood flow and activating sweat glands.
- The skin aids in excretion of urea and uric acid.
- The skin synthesizes vitamin D.
Accessory Structures
- Hair: composed of dead keratinized cells, protective and sensory function.
- Nails: hard keratinized epidermal cells that protect the fingertips.
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Skin Glands:
- Sebaceous glands: produce sebum (oil) that lubricates hair and skin.
- Sudoriferous glands (sweat glands): produce sweat to cool the body.
- Ceruminous glands: Modified sweat glands in the ear canal.
Aging
- Aging skin shows decreased skin thickness, loss of subcutaneous fat, reduced immune response, wrinkling, reduced sweat gland activity, and more susceptibility to pathological conditions.
Skin Wound Healing
- Epidermal wound healing involves cell division and migration of basal epithelial cells across the wound.
- Deep wound healing involves a more complex process, potentially forming scar tissue.
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Explore the anatomy and function of the integumentary system, including the skin, its layers, and accessory structures. This quiz covers key concepts such as the functions of the epidermis and dermis, as well as the types of cells found in the skin. Test your knowledge on this vital body system!
