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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

  • Facilitation of digestion
  • Regulation of body temperature
  • Support for skeletal structure
  • Protection from external elements (correct)

    • Which layer of the skin is the outermost?

  • Dermis
  • Hypodermis
  • Subcutaneous layer
  • Epidermis (correct)

    • What type of tissue primarily makes up the epidermis?

  • Nervous tissue
  • Epithelial tissue (correct)
  • Muscle tissue
  • Connective tissue

    • Approximately how much does the skin weigh in an average adult?

    <p>4.5-5 kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is NOT considered part of the integumentary system?

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

    What is the average thickness range of the skin?

    <p>0.5 – 4 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the medical specialty that focuses on disorders of the integumentary system?

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

    Which layer lies beneath the dermis?

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

    Which type of sweat gland is responsible for secreting sweat during emotional stress and sexual excitement?

    <p>Apocrine sweat glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of secretion do ceruminous glands produce?

    <p>Cerumen (earwax)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is not a component of a nail?

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

    Where do eccrine sweat glands typically excrete their sweat?

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

    What is the primary purpose of cerumen in the ear canal?

    <p>To prevent entry of foreign bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is keratinization?

    <p>The accumulation of protective keratin in skin cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the epidermis contains keratohyalin and lamellar granules?

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

    What do melanocytes produce?

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

    Which of the following describes the primary function of melanin?

    <p>To absorb UV radiation and protect the dermis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does skin pigmentation vary among individuals?

    <p>It is based on the type and amount of melanin produced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dandruff a result of?

    <p>An excess of keratinized cells shedding from the scalp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eumelanin is associated with which type of pigmentation?

    <p>Darker skin pigmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding keratinocytes?

    <p>They undergo keratinization as they move to the skin’s surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary pigment responsible for variations in skin color?

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

    Which layer of skin is responsible for detecting external pressure?

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

    What condition is defined as an inherited inability to produce melanin?

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

    What is the role of melanocytes in skin color variation?

    <p>Absorb UV radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about nevus or moles is true?

    <p>They are benign localized overgrowths of melanocytes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the variation of skin color among individuals?

    <p>The amount of melanin produced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pigment is NOT involved in skin color variation?

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

    What is the primary function of the subcutaneous layer in relation to the skin?

    <p>Attach skin to underlying tissues and organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is vitiligo characterized by?

    <p>Complete or partial loss of melanocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pigment gives skin its yellow-orange color?

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

    What is the primary structure through which hair roots penetrate into the dermis?

    <p>Hair follicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hair is typically found on fetuses?

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

    What is the function of sebaceous glands?

    <p>Secrete an oily substance called sebum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sweat gland is primarily responsible for cooling the body through evaporation?

    <p>Eccrine sweat glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the color of hair?

    <p>Amount and type of melanin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do hair follicles play in the hair structure?

    <p>They anchor hair in the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are apocrine sweat glands primarily located in adults?

    <p>In the axilla, groin, areolae, and bearded facial regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of hair?

    <p>Heat generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What covers all body regions except the palms, palmar surfaces of digits, and soles?

    <p>Thin skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of the skin is primarily responsible for regulating body temperature?

    <p>Sweat gland stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What develops from the ectoderm during the development of the integumentary system?

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

    What effect does aging have on skin immune responsiveness?

    <p>Decreases responsiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate volume of body water lost through sweating per day?

    <p>12L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

    <p>Nutrient storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What decreases in number, leading to gray hair and atypical skin pigmentation with age?

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

    Which of these types of skin is characterized as having no hair?

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

    What happens to nails as a person ages?

    <p>Nail growth decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of errector pili muscles in temperature regulation?

    <p>Release heat from the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Integumentary System

    • The integumentary system includes the skin and its accessory structures (hair, nails, glands) along with blood vessels, muscles, and nerves.
    • Dermatology is the medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the integumentary system.

    Skin Function

    • The skin protects deeper tissues from:
      • Mechanical damage (bumps) - Physical barriers like keratin and fat cells cushion the skin, and pain/pressure receptors alert the nervous system to potential damage.
      • Chemical damage (acids and bases) - Keratinized cells and skin secretions (acid mantle) protect against harsh chemicals.
      • Microbe damage - The skin's surface acts as a barrier, phagocytes (cells that ingest bacteria) are crucial in keeping microbes out.
      • UV radiation - Melanin, produced by melanocytes, offers protection.
      • Thermal damage (heat/cold) - Skin receptors and blood vessel dilation/constriction adjust to maintain a steady temperature.
      • Desiccation (drying out) - The skin's water-resistant protective layer prevents excessive water loss.
    • Skin helps regulate body temperature by sweating and blood flow.
    • Skin aids in the excretion of urea and uric acid.
    • The skin synthesizes vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.

    Skin Structure

    • The skin's two main layers are:
      • Epidermis: The outer, thinner layer made of epithelial tissue.
      • Dermis: The inner, thicker layer mainly composed of connective tissue (collagen and elastic fibers).
    • Beneath the dermis is the subcutaneous layer (hypodermis): attaching skin to underlying tissues.

    Epidermis Structure and Characteristics

    • The epidermis is made of several layers, the deepest being the stratum basale or germinativum where cell division occurs to create new cells.
    • Four main types of cells within the epidermis include:
      • Keratinocytes: The main cell type that makes keratin.
      • Melanocytes: Produce melanin to protect skin from UV radiation.
      • Langerhans cells: A type of immune cell.
      • Merkel cells: Involved in touch sensation.
    • Thick skin (e.g., palms, soles) has an extra stratum lucidum layer between the stratum corneum and stratum granulosum.

    Dermis Characteristics

    • The dermis is thicker and deeper than the epidermis, and contains connective tissue, hair follicles, glands, and nerve endings.
    • The dermis has a papillary layer composed of loose areolar connective tissue and a reticular layer made of dense irregular connective tissue.
    • The dermal papillae contain capillary loops, touch receptors, and free nerve endings.

    Hair, Nails, and Skin Glands

    • Hair and nails are specialized structures made of keratinized cells.
    • Hair follicles are structures in the skin, that are attached to glands in the dermis (sebaceous and eccrine glands.)
    • Sweat glands come in two main types (eccrine and apocrine) and their function is to help regulate temperature.
    • Nails consist of hard keratinized cells designed to protect and support tips of digits.
    • Ceruminous glands, modified sweat glands in the ear canal, create earwax.
    • Sebaceous glands produce sebum.

    Skin Color

    • Skin color is a result of melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin.
    • Melanin production determines skin's color and determines UV light protection.
    • Carotene is a yellow-orange pigment absorbed from food.
    • Hemoglobin is visible through skin and appears reddish.

    Aging Effects

    Skin loses elasticity, wrinkles, and produces less sebum, sweat, and melanocytes.

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