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What are the components of the integumentary system?
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What is the first component of the integumentary system?
Epidermis
What is the second component of the integumentary system?
Dermis
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Study Notes
Components of the Integumentary System
- Comprises multiple layers and structures essential for protection, sensation, and thermoregulation.
Epidermis
- The outermost layer of skin, composed of stratified squamous epithelial cells.
- Responsible for barrier function, housing keratinocytes, melanocytes, and Langerhans cells.
Dermis
- Situated beneath the epidermis, this layer provides strength and elasticity through collagen and elastin fibers.
- Contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerve endings.
Papillary Layer
- The uppermost part of the dermis, characterized by thin collagen fibers.
- Contains dermal papillae that enhance the grip of the skin and support the epidermis.
Reticular Layer
- The deeper portion of the dermis, consisting of dense irregular connective tissue.
- Houses most skin structures like sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles.
Hypodermis
- Also known as subcutaneous tissue, it is the layer beneath the dermis.
- Composed mainly of adipose tissue, it provides insulation, cushioning, and energy storage.
Hair Shaft
- The visible part of hair that extends above the skin surface.
- Composed of dead keratinized cells that provide protection and present aesthetic features.
Pore of Sweat Gland Duct
- The opening through which sweat is excreted onto the skin surface.
- Plays a critical role in thermoregulation and maintaining body temperature.
Touch Receptor
- Specialized nerve endings responsible for the sense of touch.
- Located in the skin, providing the ability to perceive tactile sensations.
Sebaceous Gland
- Produces sebum, an oily substance that moisturizes the skin and hair.
- Helps in protecting skin from infections and maintaining skin barrier integrity.
Arrector Pili Muscle
- Small muscles attached to hair follicles that contract to make hair stand up (goosebumps).
- Contributes to thermoregulation by trapping air and providing insulation.
Sweat Gland Duct
- The duct that transports sweat from sweat glands to the skin surface.
- Essential for excretion of waste products and thermoregulatory functions.
Pressure Receptor
- Mechanoreceptors that respond to deep pressure and texture.
- Enhance the ability to detect environmental stimuli.
Hair Follicle
- A dynamic organ from which hair grows, embedded in the dermis.
- Contains the hair bulb and is responsible for hair development and regeneration.
Sweat Gland
- Multicellular structures found in the dermis that produce sweat.
- Crucial for thermoregulation and excretion of metabolic waste.
Fat
- Found within the hypodermis, serving as insulation and energy reserve.
- Plays a vital role in cushioning and protecting underlying structures.
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