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What is the function of the arrector pili muscle associated with hair follicles?
What is the function of the arrector pili muscle associated with hair follicles?
Which part of the hair is described as the most heavily keratinized region?
Which part of the hair is described as the most heavily keratinized region?
What primarily provides color to hair?
What primarily provides color to hair?
Which structure supplies blood to the deepest part of the hair follicle?
Which structure supplies blood to the deepest part of the hair follicle?
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What two layers compose the hair follicle?
What two layers compose the hair follicle?
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What role do keratinized cells play in the skin's protective functions?
What role do keratinized cells play in the skin's protective functions?
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How does the acid mantle contribute to the skin's defense?
How does the acid mantle contribute to the skin's defense?
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Which component is NOT mentioned as part of the skin's protective mechanisms?
Which component is NOT mentioned as part of the skin's protective mechanisms?
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What substance is involved in alerting the nervous system to potential skin damage?
What substance is involved in alerting the nervous system to potential skin damage?
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What role do phagocytes play in skin protection?
What role do phagocytes play in skin protection?
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What are the general functions of the integumentary system?
What are the general functions of the integumentary system?
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Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for the production of melanin?
Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for the production of melanin?
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Which of the following structures are considered appendages of the skin?
Which of the following structures are considered appendages of the skin?
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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 factor does NOT determine skin color?
Which factor does NOT determine skin color?
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What are the characteristics of a third-degree burn?
What are the characteristics of a third-degree burn?
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Which layer of skin is responsible for the structural integrity of the skin and contains blood vessels?
Which layer of skin is responsible for the structural integrity of the skin and contains blood vessels?
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What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?
What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?
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What is the primary function of the stratum basale in relation to nails?
What is the primary function of the stratum basale in relation to nails?
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Which part of the nail is described as the visible attached portion?
Which part of the nail is described as the visible attached portion?
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What characteristic of nails results from their lack of pigment?
What characteristic of nails results from their lack of pigment?
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Where does the growth of the nail occur?
Where does the growth of the nail occur?
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What is the role of the cuticle in relation to the nail?
What is the role of the cuticle in relation to the nail?
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What changes occur to the skin as it ages?
What changes occur to the skin as it ages?
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What is a major risk factor for developing skin cancer?
What is a major risk factor for developing skin cancer?
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Which condition is genetically determined and can occur with aging?
Which condition is genetically determined and can occur with aging?
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What is a common skin issue associated with aging?
What is a common skin issue associated with aging?
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What factors other than genetics may contribute to graying hair?
What factors other than genetics may contribute to graying hair?
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Study Notes
Integumentary System Functions
- The integumentary system includes skin, hair, and nails.
- The skin is the body's largest organ.
- It protects underlying tissues from injury, infection, and dehydration.
- It regulates body temperature.
- It synthesizes Vitamin D with the help of sunlight.
- It houses sensory receptors that detect touch, temperature, and pain.
- It excretes waste products such as urea, salts, and water.
Layers of Skin
- The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin.
- It is composed of stratified squamous epithelium.
- It is avascular and receives nutrients from the underlying dermis.
- It contains keratinocytes, melanocytes, and Langerhans cells.
- The dermis is the middle layer of skin.
- It is composed of dense, irregular connective tissue.
- It is responsible for strength, elasticity, and hydration of the skin.
- It contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.
Epidermal Characteristics
- The epidermis has relatively impermeable keratinized cells.
- It contains pain receptors to alert the nervous system of potential damage.
- It has an unbroken surface and an "acid mantle".
Factors Affecting Skin Color
- Melanin is a pigment that gives skin its color.
- It is produced by melanocytes in the epidermis and is responsible for protecting the skin from UV radiation.
- The more melanin produced, the darker the skin tone.
- Other factors that determine skin color include genetics, exposure to sunlight, and blood flow.
Epidermal Appendages
- Hair
- The central medulla is the innermost part of hair.
- The cortex surrounds the medulla.
- The cuticle is the outermost part of the hair and is heavily keratinized.
- Melanin provides hair with its color.
- Hair Follicle
- It is composed of an inner epithelial root sheath and an outer fibrous sheath.
- The dermal region provides blood supply to the hair bulb.
- The arrector pili muscle attaches to the hair follicle and pulls hairs upright when cold or frightened.
- Sebaceous Glands
- They secrete sebum, which lubricates the skin and hair.
- Sweat Glands
- They secrete sweat, which helps to regulate body temperature.
- Nails
- They are heavily keratinized, scalelike modifications of the epidermis.
- The stratum basale extends beneath the nail bed, which is responsible for nail growth.
- Lack of pigment makes nails colorless.
Nail and Appendage Structure
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Nail
- The free edge is the visible part of the nail.
- The body is the visible attached portion.
- Nail folds are skin folds that overlap the edges of the nail.
- The cuticle is the proximal edge.
- The root is embedded in skin.
- The nail matrix of the nail bed is responsible for nail growth.
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Hair Follicle
- It is composed of an inner epithelial root sheath and an outer fibrous sheath.
- The dermal region provides blood supply to the hair bulb.
- The arrector pili muscle attaches to the hair follicle and pulls hairs upright when cold or frightened.
Burns
- First-degree burns affect only the epidermis.
- Second-degree burns affect the epidermis and dermis.
- Third-degree burns affect the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
- Fourth-degree burns extend into deeper tissues, such as muscle and bone.
Aging Skin
- Skin loses elasticity and thins with age.
- This can lead to wrinkles, dryness, and increased susceptibility to skin cancer.
- Baldness and graying occur with aging and are genetically determined.
- Other factors that contribute to hair loss include stress and medications.
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Dive into the fascinating world of the integumentary system, which encompasses the skin, hair, and nails. This quiz covers essential functions, layers of skin, and unique characteristics of the epidermis and dermis. Test your knowledge on how these components protect and regulate the body.
