Integumentary System Overview
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What are the main components of the integumentary system?

  • Epithelial cells and fatty tissues
  • Skin and its accessory structures (correct)
  • Muscles and blood vessels
  • Skin and connective tissues

Which layer of the skin is primarily composed of keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium?

  • Hypodermis
  • Epidermis (correct)
  • Deep fascia
  • Dermis

What is the primary function of the dermis layer of the skin?

  • Regulating body temperature
  • Producing sweat and oils
  • Protection against pathogens
  • Housing blood vessels and sensory structures (correct)

What is one primary function of the Langerhans cells found in the stratum spinosum?

<p>To engulf bacteria and foreign particles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The hypodermis is primarily composed of what type of tissues?

<p>Loose connective and fatty tissues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of keratinocytes in the skin?

<p>To form a barrier against environmental damage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic appearance do unstained epidermis samples lack compared to stained samples?

<p>A spiny nature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many layers of keratinocytes are typically found in the stratum spinosum?

<p>Eight to ten layers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue primarily composes the dermis?

<p>Dense irregular connective tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What substance do keratinocytes in the stratum spinosum release to help prevent water loss?

<p>Glycolipids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are responsible for skin pigmentation?

<p>Melanocytes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to keratinocytes as they transition from the stratum spinosum to the stratum granulosum?

<p>They become flatter and generate keratin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many layers does the epidermis typically contain?

<p>Four or five layers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is keratohyalin, which accumulates within the cells of the stratum granulosum?

<p>A protein involved in water retention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the synthesis of keratin in the stratum spinosum?

<p>Formation of a protective barrier (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of desmosomes in the epidermis?

<p>Strengthen the bond between cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of albinism?

<p>Inability of melanocytes to produce melanin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition results in lighter colored patches of skin?

<p>Vitiligo (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are individuals with albinism more susceptible to sunburns?

<p>They lack protective pigmentation in their skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of liver disease on skin appearance?

<p>Yellowing of the skin due to bilirubin accumulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What treatment approach is often taken for individuals with albinism?

<p>Limiting exposure to UV light (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does melanin play in the skin?

<p>It protects the skin from UV radiation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is implicated in the darkening of the skin due to pituitary tumors?

<p>Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about vitiligo?

<p>It results in patchy loss of skin color (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes thick skin from thin skin?

<p>Thick skin contains a fifth layer called the stratum lucidum. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin is primarily composed of dead keratinocytes?

<p>Stratum corneum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is the entire epidermis described as?

<p>Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of keratin produced by keratinocytes?

<p>To give hardness and water-resistant properties. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell layer attaches the epidermis to the basal lamina?

<p>Stratum basale (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of skin is primarily found on the palms and soles?

<p>Thick skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of protein do keratinocytes manufacture and store?

<p>Keratin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the keratinocytes in the stratum corneum over time?

<p>They die and are shed away. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by a deep bronze color of the skin due to excess adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) release?

<p>Addison's disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition causes the skin to initially turn ashen due to a sudden drop in oxygenation?

<p>Hypoxia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the oxygen supply is significantly restricted, what color does the skin tend to appear due to dominant deoxyhemoglobin?

<p>Blue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What systemic condition can lead to the skin color changes related to oxygen supply restriction?

<p>Heart attack (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the condition of blue skin experienced during oxygen deprivation?

<p>Cyanosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Integumentary System

  • The integumentary system includes the skin and its accessory structures, providing overall protection for the body.

Layers of the Skin

  • The epidermis is composed of four or five layers of epithelial cells.
  • There are no blood vessels within the epidermis.
  • Thin skin has four layers: stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, and stratum corneum.
  • Thick skin, found only on the palms and soles, has an additional fifth layer: stratum lucidum.
  • The dermis is the deeper layer of skin, containing blood vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands, and is well vascularized with numerous sensory nerves.

Epidermis

  • The epidermis is avascular, meaning it does not contain blood vessels.
  • Keratinocytes are the main cell type in the epidermis, producing keratin, a protein that gives the skin its hardness and water-resistant properties.
  • The cells in the stratum basale are attached to the dermis via the basement membrane.
  • Langerhans cells are dendritic cells residing in the stratum spinosum; they function as macrophages, engulfing bacteria and damaged cells.

Stratum Basale

  • The stratum basale is the deepest layer of the epidermis, responsible for cell division and the formation of new keratinocytes.

Stratum Spinosum

  • The stratum spinosum consists of multiple layers of keratinocytes, containing Langerhans cells and beginning to synthesize keratin.

Stratum Granulosum

  • The stratum granulosum exhibits a grainy appearance due to the presence of keratin and keratohyalin, which are produced by the cells in this layer.
  • Cells in the stratum granulosum become flatter and their cell membranes thicken.

Skin Coloration

  • The production of melanin by melanocytes contributes to skin coloration.
  • Albinism is a genetic disorder where melanocytes are unable to produce melanin, leading to pale skin and hair, and increased sensitivity to UV radiation.
  • Vitiligo results from a loss of melanocyte function in specific areas, causing depigmentation patches.
  • Jaundice can be caused by liver disease and results in yellowing of the skin due to bilirubin accumulation.
  • Increased levels of melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) can cause darkening of the skin.
  • Addison's disease can stimulate the release of excess adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), resulting in a bronzed skin color.
  • Cyanosis is characterized by a bluish tint to the skin due to a lack of oxygen in the blood.

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