Integumentary System Overview
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What is one of the primary functions of the integumentary system?

  • Synthesis of proteins
  • Production of hormones
  • Excretion of water, salt, and organic wastes (correct)
  • Prevention of immunization
  • Which layer of skin is considered avascular?

  • Epidermis (correct)
  • Subcutaneous layer
  • Hypodermis
  • Dermis
  • What is the primary function of keratinocytes in the epidermis?

  • Produce keratin (correct)
  • Absorb nutrients
  • Produce melanin
  • Fight infections
  • Which cells are responsible for producing the pigment melanin?

    <p>Melanocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connective tissue primarily composes the dermis?

    <p>Fibroelastic connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Merkel cells primarily located?

    <p>At the epidermal-dermal junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does the human epidermis renew itself?

    <p>Every 7-8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do dermal papillae play in the integumentary system?

    <p>They strengthen the epidermis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the stratum corneum in the skin?

    <p>Serves as a protective outer layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures are involved in the formation of hair?

    <p>Matrix and papilla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cutaneous pouches found in sheep primarily composed of?

    <p>Infoldings of the skin with fine hairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of ergots compared to chestnuts in equines?

    <p>Smaller and less obvious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the root hair plexus surrounding hair follicles?

    <p>Provide touch sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hair type is considered a guard hair?

    <p>Long primary hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which locations do cutaneous pouches occur in sheep?

    <p>In front of the eyes and between the digits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary component of the hair structure?

    <p>Cuticle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the arrector pili muscles?

    <p>To keep the hair erect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the hair cycle is characterized by hair growth?

    <p>Anagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dogs have two types of melanin. Which of the following is one of them?

    <p>Pheomelanin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hair is known as tactile or sinus hair?

    <p>Whiskers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major role of sebaceous glands?

    <p>To produce sebum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do eccrine sweat glands commonly empty their secretion?

    <p>Onto the skin surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between apocrine and eccrine sweat glands in dogs?

    <p>Apocrine glands empty into hair follicles, while eccrine glands do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about horse sweat is accurate?

    <p>Only horses produce profuse sweat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of claws in animals?

    <p>Traction and protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is NOT part of the hoof?

    <p>Paw Pad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are anal sacs located on cats and dogs?

    <p>At 5 and 7 o’clock relative to the anus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the laminae in the hoof?

    <p>Connects the hoof wall to the coffin bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change in claws occurs in cats?

    <p>They can retract their claws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of corium is involved in laminitis in horses?

    <p>Laminar corium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the frog in the hoof?

    <p>Provides shock absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the white line in a hoof signify?

    <p>Junction of the sole and the hoof wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of the stratum lucidum layer?

    <p>It features flattened, dead cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the dermis is responsible for providing the majority of the skin's structural support?

    <p>Reticular layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells produce melanin in the skin?

    <p>Melanocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure is primarily used for temperature sensing in the papillary layer of the dermis?

    <p>Meissner’s corpuscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by spiky-shaped keratinocytes held together by desmosomes?

    <p>Stratum spinosum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is primarily found in the hypodermis?

    <p>Loose areolar tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to keratinocytes in the stratum granulosum of the epidermis?

    <p>They begin to die and fill with keratohyaline granules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of melanin in the skin?

    <p>It absorbs UV rays to protect skin cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Integumentary System

    • Integument is the largest organ in the body.
    • Skin, claws, hooves, horns, hair, and glands are all integumentary structures.
    • Integument protects underlying structures, prevents desiccation and infection, maintains body temperature, excretes waste, receives sensory information, and synthesizes vitamin D
    • The integument is classified into two layers, separated by a basement membrane:
      • Epidermis - outermost layer, composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
      • Dermis - (aka corium) inner layer, composed of fibroelastic connective tissue
    • Thicker skin is found on the center of the back, between shoulder blades, and paw pads.
    • Thinner skin is found on the eyes and scrotum.
    • The hypodermis (aka subcutaneous layer) is located below the dermis and composed primarily of adipose tissue.

    Epidermis

    • Composed of keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans cells, and Merkel cells.
    • Keratinocytes produce keratin, the main structural protein of the epidermis.
    • Keratinization is the process of keratinocyte maturation, where cells fill with keratohyalin granules and lose organelles, eventually giving rise to the stratum corneum.
    • Melanocytes produce melanin, a pigment that protects keratinocytes from UV radiation.
    • Langerhans cells are macrophages that contribute to the immune response in the epidermis.
    • Merkel cells are located at the epidermal-dermal junction and are involved in touch sensation.

    Layers of the Epidermis (deep to superficial)

    • Stratum germinativum (basale): single layer of keratinocytes attached to the basement membrane, contains Merkel cells and melanocytes.
    • Stratum spinosum: composed of multiple layers of keratinocytes held together by desmosomes, contains Langerhans cells.
    • Stratum granulosum: composed of flattened keratinocytes that begin to fill with keratohyalin and lamellated granules.
    • Stratum lucidum: translucent layer of flattened dead cells found only in thick skin.
    • Stratum corneum: outermost layer, composed of keratinized, dead keratinocytes that slough off as dandruff.

    Dermis

    • Composed of dense irregular connective tissue with collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
    • Contains hair follicles, nerve endings, glands, smooth muscle, blood vessels, and lymphatic channels.
    • Divided into two layers:
      • Papillary layer: thin, superficial layer of loose connective tissue, containing dermal papillae, Meissner's corpuscles, and temperature-sensing nerve endings.
      • Reticular layer: thick, deep layer, composed of dense irregular connective tissue, containing parallel fibrous bundles that form tension lines.

    Hypodermis

    • Composed of loose areolar tissue, containing adipose cells, blood and lymphatic vessels, nerves, and Pacinian corpuscles.
    • Acts as a shock absorber and insulator.

    Pigmentation

    • Melanin granules produce pigmentation, and more granules equal darker skin.
    • Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) controls melanin dispersion and is produced by the hypophysis.
    • Melanin protects keratinocytes from UV radiation.

    Paw Pads

    • Thick padding composed of fat, providing insulation, shock absorption, and protection.
    • Outer layer is the toughest skin on the body, containing all 5 epidermal layers with a thickened stratum corneum.
    • Microscopic conical papillae cover the pad surface.
    • Exocrine sweat glands and lamellar corpuscles are present.

    Planum Nasale

    • The "nose print" area of the nose in certain animals, such as pigs, is a special integumentary feature.

    Ergots & Chestnuts

    • Dark, horny structures found on the legs of equines.
    • Chestnuts are located on the inside of the leg, at the carpus and tarsus, and are considered vestigial carpal and tarsal pads.
    • Ergots are smaller and less obvious, located on the fetlocks and are vestigial 2nd and 4th digits.

    Cutaneous Pouches (Sheep)

    • Infoldings of the skin found in sheep, containing fine hairs, sebaceous and oil glands.
    • Secrete a fatty yellow substance that covers the skin.
    • Locations: infraorbital pouches, interdigital pouches, and inguinal pouches.

    Hair

    • Provides insulation, camouflage, and protection.
    • Most animals have fur (short, fine, falls out) instead of hair (long, keeps growing, needs to be cut).
    • Hair is found in whales, pigs, and humans.

    Hair Strands and Follicles

    • Shaft: part of the hair above the skin.
    • Root: part of the hair in the skin.
    • Hair follicle: anchors the hair in the dermis.
    • Hair bulb: deepest part of the follicle, containing the papilla.
    • Papilla: mound of dermal cells at the base of the bulb, supplied by blood vessels.
    • Matrix: rapidly dividing epithelial cells covering the papilla, responsible for hair growth.
    • Root hair plexus: sensory endings surrounding the root, providing touch sensation.
    • Internal epithelial root sheath: innermost layer.
    • External epithelial root sheath: middle layer.
    • Dermal or connective tissue root sheath: outermost layer.

    Hair Follicles Continued

    • Compound follicles: multiple hair strands emerge from a single epidermal orifice, each strand with its own follicle and bulb.
    • Guard hair: long, primary hair.
    • Satellite hairs: smaller secondary hairs surrounding the guard hair.
    • Dogs typically have 3 compound follicles per pore.

    Hair Formation

    • Hair structure is composed of three concentric layers:
      • Medulla: core.
      • Cortex: surrounds the medulla, made of hard keratin.
      • Cuticle: forms the hair surface.

    Growth Cycles of Hair

    • Anagen: hair growth phase.
    • Telogen: hair has reached maximal growth and is resting.
    • Catagen: transitional phase between anagen and telogen.
    • Shedding and growth occur constantly, influenced by environmental, hormonal, and seasonal factors.

    Hair Color

    • Horses have one type of melanin, with coat colors based on melanin quantity.
    • Dogs have two types of melanin:
      • Pheomelanin: yellowish-reddish colors.
      • Tyrosine melanin: brown-black colors.
    • Agouti coloration: pigmentation accumulates at the tips of hair strands.

    Types of Hair

    • Primary/guard hairs: straight, thick, arched hairs.
    • Secondary/wool-type hairs: softer and shorter than primary hairs.
    • Tactile/sinus hairs: probers or feelers, also known as whiskers.

    Arrector Pili Muscles

    • Keep the hair erect, resulting in goosebumps in humans.
    • Contract when frightened or cold, innervated by the sympathetic nervous system.
    • Force sebum from the sebaceous glands to keep the skin moist and supple.

    Sebaceous Glands

    • Secretes sebum, a mixture of glycerides and free fatty acids.
    • Keeps the skin lubricated, traps moisture, and has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
    • Empties into hair follicles or directly onto the skin surface.
    • Holocrine glands: cells rupture during secretion.
    • Arrecter pili muscles compress the gland to secrete sebum.

    Sweat Glands

    • Also known as sudoriferous glands, present in most domestic species.
    • Horses produce profuse sweat.

    Eccrine Sweat Glands

    • Simple coiled tube located in the dermis or hypodermis.
    • Empties onto the skin surface via a duct.
    • Found in dogs: deep layer of fat and in foot pad connective tissue.

    Apocrine Sweat Glands

    • Coiled tube located in the dermis or hypodermis.
    • Empties into hair follicles.
    • Found in dogs: located in the external ear canal.

    Tail Glands

    • Found in most cats and dogs, at the dorsal base of the tail.
    • Contains coarse, oily hairs.
    • Contain apocrine and sebaceous glands.
    • Believed to assist in animal recognition.

    Anal Sacs

    • Located at 5 and 7 o'clock relative to the anus in cats and dogs.
    • Produces foul smelling glandular fluid.
    • Expressed when the animal is afraid or defecates.
    • Assist in marking territory.

    Claws and Dewclaws

    • Claws: hard pigmented coverings on the distal digits, providing traction and protection.
    • Only cats retract their claws, except cheetahs.
    • Dewclaws: vestigial digits, sometimes containing bones.

    The Hoof

    • Also known as the "ungula," which covers the coffin bone.
    • Consists of the wall, sole, and frog.
    • Growth occurs from the coronary band.
    • Corium: sensitive tissue attached to the periosteum of the coffin bone, providing a dermis-like function.
    • Laminae: interdigitations between the corium and hoof wall, ensuring hoof stability.

    Wall of the Hoof

    • External convex portion, composed of the toe, quarters, and heel.

    Sole of the Hoof

    • Plantar surface, connected to the underside of the coffin bone by the corium.
    • The "white line" is located at the junction of the sole and wall.

    The Frog of the Hoof

    • Triangular horny structure located between the heels on the underside of the hoof.
    • Composed of leather-like tissue, providing shock absorption and foot support.
    • The apex faces the toe, with a central sulcus or cleft.

    The Five Types of Corium

    • Laminar corium: located between the hoof wall and the 3rd phalynx, responsible for maintaining stability.
    • Perioplic corium: located in the perioplic sulcus.
    • Coronary corium: located in the coronary sulcus.
    • Sole corium: located superior to the sole.
    • Frog corium: located superior to the frog.

    Horns

    • Emerge from horn processes on the frontal bone of the skull.

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