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Which of the following is NOT considered part of the integumentary system?
Which of the following is NOT considered part of the integumentary system?
The skin is the largest organ in the body by weight.
The skin is the largest organ in the body by weight.
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What is the medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the integumentary system?
What is the medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the integumentary system?
Dermatology
The skin is also known as the ______ membrane.
The skin is also known as the ______ membrane.
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Match the following terms to their respective descriptions:
Match the following terms to their respective descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a major type of cell found in the epidermis?
Which of the following is NOT a major type of cell found in the epidermis?
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The stratum corneum is the deepest layer of the epidermis.
The stratum corneum is the deepest layer of the epidermis.
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What is the function of keratin in the epidermis?
What is the function of keratin in the epidermis?
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The ______ layer of the epidermis is responsible for producing the pigment melanin.
The ______ layer of the epidermis is responsible for producing the pigment melanin.
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Match the following epidermal layers with their key characteristics:
Match the following epidermal layers with their key characteristics:
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What is the primary function of the subcutaneous layer, also known as the hypodermis?
What is the primary function of the subcutaneous layer, also known as the hypodermis?
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Vitiligo is a genetic condition characterized by an inability to produce melanin.
Vitiligo is a genetic condition characterized by an inability to produce melanin.
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What are the three pigments that affect skin color?
What are the three pigments that affect skin color?
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The ______ is the largest organ of the body.
The ______ is the largest organ of the body.
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Match the skin condition with its description:
Match the skin condition with its description:
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Which layer of skin is only present in thick skin like the fingertips, palms, and soles?
Which layer of skin is only present in thick skin like the fingertips, palms, and soles?
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The number of melanocytes in the skin varies greatly among people, leading to different skin colors.
The number of melanocytes in the skin varies greatly among people, leading to different skin colors.
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What is the process called where cells accumulate keratin as they move towards the surface of the skin?
What is the process called where cells accumulate keratin as they move towards the surface of the skin?
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The layer of skin directly below the epidermis is called the ______.
The layer of skin directly below the epidermis is called the ______.
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Which pigment is responsible for the reddish hue of the skin?
Which pigment is responsible for the reddish hue of the skin?
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The amount of melanin produced by melanocytes is directly proportional to a person's skin color.
The amount of melanin produced by melanocytes is directly proportional to a person's skin color.
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Match the following skin structures to their descriptions:
Match the following skin structures to their descriptions:
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What is the primary function of melanin in the skin?
What is the primary function of melanin in the skin?
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Jim, with fair skin, can stay in the sun for 10 minutes before getting a minimal redness reaction. If he applies sunscreen with an SPF of 15, how long can he stay in the sun before experiencing the same level of redness?
Jim, with fair skin, can stay in the sun for 10 minutes before getting a minimal redness reaction. If he applies sunscreen with an SPF of 15, how long can he stay in the sun before experiencing the same level of redness?
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What is the primary function of sebum, secreted by sebaceous glands?
What is the primary function of sebum, secreted by sebaceous glands?
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Hair follicles are only found in the epidermis.
Hair follicles are only found in the epidermis.
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What is the name given to the condition of hair loss, often caused by factors like illness, stress, or chemotherapy?
What is the name given to the condition of hair loss, often caused by factors like illness, stress, or chemotherapy?
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The arrector pili muscle, attached to hair follicles, contracts in response to ______ or ______ stress.
The arrector pili muscle, attached to hair follicles, contracts in response to ______ or ______ stress.
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Match the following skin glands to their respective secretions:
Match the following skin glands to their respective secretions:
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
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The skin has virtually no ability to absorb water-soluble substances.
The skin has virtually no ability to absorb water-soluble substances.
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What are the two main phases of wound healing?
What are the two main phases of wound healing?
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Study Notes
Integumentary System
- The integumentary system includes the skin and its accessory structures (hair, nails, glands, blood vessels, muscles, and nerves)
- Dermatology is the medical specialty for diagnosing and treating integumentary system disorders
- The skin, or cutaneous membrane, is the largest organ in the body by surface area and weight, approximately 2 square meters (22 square feet) and weighing 4.5-5 kg (10-11 lb), about 16% of body weight
- Skin thickness ranges from 0.5-4 mm, thinnest on eyelids and thickest on heels, with an average thickness of 1-2 mm
- A newborn's skin surface area is three times greater by volume than an adult's
Skin Structure
- The skin consists of two major layers: epidermis (outer, thinner layer of epithelial tissue) and dermis (inner, thicker layer)
- The subcutaneous layer (hypodermis) connects the skin to underlying tissues and organs
Epidermis
- The epidermis is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
- Four major cell types in the epidermis are keratinocytes (90%), melanocytes (produce melanin for UV protection), Langerhans cells (involved in immune responses), and Merkel cells (function in touch sensation)
- The epidermis has layers: stratum basale (deepest layer), stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum (only in thick skin), and stratum corneum (outermost layer of flat, dead keratinocytes)
- Keratinization is the accumulation of keratin as cells move towards the surface, and continuously shed and replaced
- Dandruff is an excess of keratinized cells shed from the scalp
- Thick skin has five layers of epidermis, while thin skin has four
Dermis
- The dermis is composed of connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibers
- The dermis has two regions: the papillary region (upper region) and the reticular region (lower region)
- The dermis contains nerve endings such as Meissner corpuscles (light touch), Pacinian corpuscles (deep pressure), and hair root plexuses (light touch)
Skin Color
- Skin color variations arise from differences in melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin
- Melanin, produced by melanocytes, is a yellow-red or brown-black pigment that protects against UV radiation
- Carotene is a yellow-orange pigment found in stratum corneum, dermis, and subcutaneous layer
- Hemoglobin, found in erythrocytes of dermal capillaries, contributes red color
Sun Protection
- Sun protection factor (SPF) measures the effectiveness of sunscreen
- SPF 15 allows for 15 times longer exposure to the sun without the same minimal degree of redness
Abnormalities in Skin Pigmentation
- Nevus (mole): benign localized overgrowth of melanocytes
- Albinism: inability to produce melanin, genetic condition
- Vitiligo: loss of melanocytes in patches due to autoimmune response
- Freckles: accumulation of melanocytes in patches, genetic condition
Accessory Structures of the Skin
- Hair: composed of dead, keratinized epidermal cells with functions in protection, heat loss reduction, and light touch sensation
- Skin glands: sebaceous (oil) glands that secrete sebum (protective oily substance), sudoriferous (sweat) glands that regulate body temperature, and ceruminous glands (in ear canal) that secrete earwax
- Nails: hard, keratinized plates that protect the dorsal tips of the fingers and toes
Wound Healing
- Epidermal wound healing involves basal cells migrating across the wound, stimulating epidermal growth factor for cell division
- Deep wound healing includes the inflammatory phase, migratory phase, proliferative phase, and maturation phase, with formation of blood clots, scabs, and scar tissue
Quick review
- Largest organ of the body: skin
- Thinnest layer of skin: eyelids
- Thickest layer of skin: heels
- Three pigments affecting skin color: melanin, carotene, hemoglobin
- A condition marked by partial or complete loss of melanocytes; Vitiligo
- Part of the hypodermis that detects external pressure: Pacinian corpuscles
- Muscle and nerve endings in hair follicles: arrector pili muscle and hair root plexus
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Test your knowledge of the integumentary system with this quiz. It covers key concepts related to the skin, its layers, functions, and associated disorders. Perfect for students studying anatomy or medical professionals looking to refresh their knowledge.
