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Which process indicates that the bone has stopped growing in length?
Which process indicates that the bone has stopped growing in length?
- The conversion of the epiphyseal plate to the epiphyseal line (correct)
- The proliferation of chondrocytes in the diaphysis
- The increase of osteoclast activity
- The thickening of the bone due to frequent use
What is a common reason for bone remodeling?
What is a common reason for bone remodeling?
- To produce heat
- To release calcium (correct)
- To increase blood supply to the bone
- To thin bones that are not used often
What condition is described by a low level of calcium in the blood?
What condition is described by a low level of calcium in the blood?
- Hypocalcemia (correct)
- Achondroplasia
- Hypercalcemia
- Gigantism
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?
What condition results from a defective fibroblast growth factor receptor?
What condition results from a defective fibroblast growth factor receptor?
The knees are _____ to the hips.
The knees are _____ to the hips.
Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for strength due to its dense connective tissue?
Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for strength due to its dense connective tissue?
Which cells in the epidermis are responsible for producing melanin?
Which cells in the epidermis are responsible for producing melanin?
Which structure is NOT part of the integumentary system?
Which structure is NOT part of the integumentary system?
What is secreted by the merocrine/eccrine sweat glands?
What is secreted by the merocrine/eccrine sweat glands?
Which layer of the skin consists primarily of adipose tissue for insulation and energy storage?
Which layer of the skin consists primarily of adipose tissue for insulation and energy storage?
Which process is NOT a method by which the integumentary system regulates body temperature?
Which process is NOT a method by which the integumentary system regulates body temperature?
What structure causes the hair to stand up?
What structure causes the hair to stand up?
What protein primarily composes hair and nails?
What protein primarily composes hair and nails?
Which structure protects the nail matrix by sealing the proximal nail fold?
Which structure protects the nail matrix by sealing the proximal nail fold?
What is the most likely cause of pallor in an individual?
What is the most likely cause of pallor in an individual?
Which type of skin cancer is recognized as the most dangerous?
Which type of skin cancer is recognized as the most dangerous?
What area of the bone does the diaphysis refer to?
What area of the bone does the diaphysis refer to?
In what location is yellow bone marrow most commonly found in adults?
In what location is yellow bone marrow most commonly found in adults?
What is a primary function of yellow bone marrow?
What is a primary function of yellow bone marrow?
What occurs when there is a deficiency of calcium in adult bones?
What occurs when there is a deficiency of calcium in adult bones?
What describes the process of intramembranous ossification?
What describes the process of intramembranous ossification?
Which structure is responsible for holding blood vessels, nerves, and bone cells together?
Which structure is responsible for holding blood vessels, nerves, and bone cells together?
During endochondral ossification, what forms before the primary ossification center?
During endochondral ossification, what forms before the primary ossification center?
What is the primary role of collagen in the bone matrix?
What is the primary role of collagen in the bone matrix?
What happens to the epiphyseal plate as the individual matures?
What happens to the epiphyseal plate as the individual matures?
Which cells are primarily affected by basal cell carcinoma?
Which cells are primarily affected by basal cell carcinoma?
Flashcards
Knees are ____ to the hips
Knees are ____ to the hips
Distal means farther away from the point of attachment or origin. In this case, the knees are farther away from the torso than the hips.
The skin is ____ to the muscles
The skin is ____ to the muscles
Superficial means nearer to the surface. Skin is on the surface of the body, and muscles lie beneath.
Identify the structure at A.integ1.jpg
Identify the structure at A.integ1.jpg
The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin, composed of stratified squamous epithelium. It provides a barrier against the external environment.
Which layer of the skin is made of dense connective tissue for strength?
Which layer of the skin is made of dense connective tissue for strength?
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Which cells in the epidermis produce melanin?
Which cells in the epidermis produce melanin?
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Which cells in the epidermis are responsible for phagocytizing debris and activating the immune system?
Which cells in the epidermis are responsible for phagocytizing debris and activating the immune system?
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Which layer of the skin is made of adipose tissue for protection, insulation, and energy storage?
Which layer of the skin is made of adipose tissue for protection, insulation, and energy storage?
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What is secreted by the merocrine/eccrine sweat glands?
What is secreted by the merocrine/eccrine sweat glands?
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Hypocalcemia
Hypocalcemia
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Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
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Calcitonin
Calcitonin
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Calcitriol (vitamin D)
Calcitriol (vitamin D)
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Eponychium
Eponychium
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Hair bulb
Hair bulb
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Piloerector muscle
Piloerector muscle
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Nail plate
Nail plate
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Nail matrix
Nail matrix
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Keratin
Keratin
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Pallor
Pallor
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Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma
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Malignant melanoma
Malignant melanoma
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Second-degree burn
Second-degree burn
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Compact bone
Compact bone
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Diaphysis
Diaphysis
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Epiphysis
Epiphysis
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Endosteum
Endosteum
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Yellow bone marrow
Yellow bone marrow
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Study Notes
Integumentary System
- Skin layers: The skin is superficial to the muscles. The epidermis is the outermost layer, followed by the dermis (dense connective tissue for strength) and the hypodermis (adipose tissue for insulation and energy storage).
- Skin Function: The integumentary system regulates body temperature. Mechanisms include hair insulation, muscle contractions, sweating, and vasoconstriction (reducing blood flow to conserve heat).
- Skin Components: Hair, oil glands, and skin are part of the integument. Gastric glands (stomach lining) are not.
- Epidermal Cells: Melanocytes produce melanin, dendritic cells phagocytize debris and activate the immune system, and keratinocytes are live cells that produce keratin.
- Sweat Glands: Merocrine/eccrine sweat glands secrete watery sweat.
- Hair: The piloerector muscle causes hair to stand up.
- Nails: The eponychium seals the nail fold to the nail plate.
- Components' Material: Keratin is the protein found in nails and hair.
Skeletal System
- Bone Structure: Compact bone is found beneath the periosteum (outer protective layer). Spongy bone has a lattice structure. The diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone, and the epiphysis is at the ends. Articular cartilage, found at the ends of the bone, reduces friction.
- Bone Marrow: Yellow bone marrow is primarily found in the long bones of adults. It stores fat for energy.
- Bone Functions: Bones provide support, protection, leverage for movement, blood cell production, calcium storage, and, indirectly, vitamin D synthesis.
- Bone Remodeling: Bones are remodeled to release calcium, repair cracks, thicken frequently used bones, and thin unused ones.
- Bone Healing: Bone healing involves a fracture hematoma, invasion by blood vessels and cells, phagocytosis by macrophages, soft callus formation by fibroblasts and chondroblasts, and transformation into a hard callus by osteoblasts, and finally remodeling by osteoclasts and osteoblasts.
- Calcium regulation: Hypocalcemia is a low blood calcium level, while hypercalcemia is a high blood level, and both conditions are abnormal.
- Hormones Related to Bone Metabolism: Calcitriol (vitamin D) increases calcium reabsorption from the kidneys. Calcitonin has an opposite effect. Parathyroid hormone also plays a role.
- Bone Development: Intramembranous ossification involves hardening of connective tissue membranes into bone. Endochondral ossification involves cartilage models growing and ossifying into bones, with primary and secondary ossification centers. Growth in length is achieved until the epiphyseal plate ossifies into the epiphyseal line.
- Abnormal Bone Conditions: Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth.
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Test your knowledge on the integumentary system, including skin layers, functions, and components. This quiz covers essential aspects like epidermal cells, sweat glands, and hair. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of how the skin protects and regulates the body.
