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Which cells are primarily responsible for producing melanin in the skin?
Which cells are primarily responsible for producing melanin in the skin?
- Melanocytes (correct)
- Eccrine sweat gland cells
- Sebaceous gland cells
- Hair matrix cells
What role does arrector pili muscle play in the integumentary system?
What role does arrector pili muscle play in the integumentary system?
- Stimulates hair growth
- Regulates blood flow to the skin
- Facilitates sweat secretion
- Causes hair to stand on end (correct)
What is the primary component of the true skin, also known as the dermis?
What is the primary component of the true skin, also known as the dermis?
- Epithelial tissue
- Connective tissue (correct)
- Muscle tissue
- Adipose tissue
Which of the following correctly describes a function of sebaceous glands?
Which of the following correctly describes a function of sebaceous glands?
What is the primary process that occurs in keratinization?
What is the primary process that occurs in keratinization?
Flashcards
Eccrine sweat gland
Eccrine sweat gland
A type of sweat gland that releases sweat through exocytosis. It is responsible for thermoregulation.
Epidermis
Epidermis
The outermost layer of skin, composed of epithelial tissue. It provides protection, prevents water loss, and helps regulate body temperature.
Dermis
Dermis
The deeper layer of skin, made of connective tissue. It provides support, flexibility, and contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles.
Arrector Pili
Arrector Pili
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Keratinization
Keratinization
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Study Notes
Vitamin D Precursors and Activation
- Precursors for Vitamin D are created in the skin.
- Vitamin D is activated in the liver and kidneys.
- Activated Vitamin D stimulates organs to produce proteins.
Integumentary System Components
- Integumentary system includes the hair matrix cells, melanocytes, melanosomes, sebaceous glands, eccrine sweat glands, parts of hair and hair follicle layers, pilosebaceous units, and fingernails.
- False integumentary refers to a specific feature or structure.
- The dermis (true skin) is connective tissue, containing fibroblasts.
- Arrector pili muscles are smooth, involuntary muscles innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system.
Skin Structure and Function
- The skin's layers include the epidermis (epithelium) and dermis (connective tissue).
- The papillary and reticular plexus are structures within the skin.
- Keratinization is a process in the skin.
- Skin color is influenced by melanin.
- Melanocytes produce melanin.
- Sweat glands and sebaceous glands are important components of the skin, differing in their functions.
Tissue Connections and Proteins
- Tissue cell connections include gap junctions and tight junctions, with corresponding proteins involved in their formation and function.
Relationships between components of the skin
- The relationships between various components, such as hair follicles and associated glands, are described in the provided information. Examples include the pilosebaceous units.
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