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What is primarily found in the hypodermis/subcutis layer?
What is primarily found in the hypodermis/subcutis layer?
What do fibrous septae in the hypodermis do?
What do fibrous septae in the hypodermis do?
How are burns classified under the current medical terminology?
How are burns classified under the current medical terminology?
Which statement is true regarding treatment for burns?
Which statement is true regarding treatment for burns?
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In what condition may hospitalization be required for burn treatment?
In what condition may hospitalization be required for burn treatment?
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Which layer of the epidermis is primarily responsible for creating an impermeable barrier between cells?
Which layer of the epidermis is primarily responsible for creating an impermeable barrier between cells?
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What term describes the process of keratinocytes changing shape and structural features as they move up through the epidermis?
What term describes the process of keratinocytes changing shape and structural features as they move up through the epidermis?
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Which cells in the epidermis are primarily responsible for the formation of melanin?
Which cells in the epidermis are primarily responsible for the formation of melanin?
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In which layer of the skin would you find mitotically active keratinocytes that are connected by desmosomes?
In which layer of the skin would you find mitotically active keratinocytes that are connected by desmosomes?
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Which layer of the epidermis is considered the cornified layer that consists of dead, flattened keratinocytes?
Which layer of the epidermis is considered the cornified layer that consists of dead, flattened keratinocytes?
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Which layer of skin is specifically found only in thick skin, such as on the palms and soles?
Which layer of skin is specifically found only in thick skin, such as on the palms and soles?
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What substance do the granules in the stratum granulosum contribute to the process of keratinization?
What substance do the granules in the stratum granulosum contribute to the process of keratinization?
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Which of the following functions is NOT attributed to the skin?
Which of the following functions is NOT attributed to the skin?
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Which layer of the dermis contains the majority of sweat glands and hair follicles?
Which layer of the dermis contains the majority of sweat glands and hair follicles?
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What is the mechanism through which sebaceous glands secrete their product?
What is the mechanism through which sebaceous glands secrete their product?
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Which type of receptor is primarily responsible for detecting light touch in the skin?
Which type of receptor is primarily responsible for detecting light touch in the skin?
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What type of connective tissue is the papillary dermis composed of?
What type of connective tissue is the papillary dermis composed of?
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Which type of gland is primarily involved in thermoregulation through sweating?
Which type of gland is primarily involved in thermoregulation through sweating?
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Which cells act as antigen-presenting cells within the skin?
Which cells act as antigen-presenting cells within the skin?
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Which component of the dermis contributes to its eosinophilic appearance in H&E stains?
Which component of the dermis contributes to its eosinophilic appearance in H&E stains?
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What stimulates the production of melanin in melanocytes?
What stimulates the production of melanin in melanocytes?
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What structure does the arrector pili muscle associate with?
What structure does the arrector pili muscle associate with?
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Where are eccrine sweat glands primarily found?
Where are eccrine sweat glands primarily found?
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Which of the following is not true regarding the papillary dermis?
Which of the following is not true regarding the papillary dermis?
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What is the primary role of keratinocytes in the skin?
What is the primary role of keratinocytes in the skin?
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What aspect of skin appendages is true regarding nails?
What aspect of skin appendages is true regarding nails?
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Which type of sweat gland is found largely in specific regions such as the armpits and genitals?
Which type of sweat gland is found largely in specific regions such as the armpits and genitals?
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Study Notes
Skin Structure and Function
- Skin functions as a protective barrier, regulates temperature, provides sensory input, excretes toxins, absorbs UV light for Vitamin D synthesis, and indicates health status.
Epidermis
- Composed primarily of keratinocytes, arranged in stratified layers.
- Keratinocytes undergo mitosis and differentiation (cytomorphosis) creating 5 distinct layers:
- Stratum corneum: outermost layer of dead, flattened keratinocytes, constantly shedding.
- Stratum lucidum: present only in thick skin (e.g., palms, soles), also dead keratinocytes.
- Stratum granulosum: 3-5 layers of keratinocytes, nuclei and organelles disintegrate. Contains keratohyalin and membrane-coating granules forming an impermeable barrier.
- Stratum spinosum: thickest layer with dividing keratinocytes connected by desmosomes. Contains Langerhans cells.
- Stratum basale: single layer of cuboidal, dividing keratinocytes; connected to dermis. Contains melanocytes and Merkel cells.
Dermis
- Connective tissue layer beneath the epidermis, separated by a basement membrane.
- Divided into two layers:
- Papillary dermis: loose connective tissue, dermal ridges, capillaries, nerve endings (e.g., Meissner corpuscles, Krause end bulbs, pain receptors).
- Reticular dermis: dense irregular connective tissue, thick collagen fibers, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, hair follicles, nerve endings (e.g., Pacinian corpuscles, Ruffini corpuscles, Krause end bulbs, smooth muscle cells - arrector pili muscles).
Neurovascular Supply of the Dermis
- Rich supply of nerves (encapsulated and free nerve endings), responsible for sensation.
Skin Cells
- Keratinocytes: Produce keratin. Found throughout all epidermis layers.
- Langerhans cells: Antigen-presenting cells; found in stratum spinosum.
- Merkel cells: Mechanoreceptors; found in stratum basale.
- Melanocytes: Produce melanin; found in stratum basale, responsible for protection from UV radiation by transferring melanin to surrounding keratinocytes.
Skin Appendages (Adnexal Structures)
- Nails: Keratinized epithelial plate on nail bed, with eponychium and hyponychium.
- Hair follicles: Structures from which hair develops, keratinized filaments projecting from skin surface.
- Sebaceous glands: secrete sebum (oily mixture of cholesterol and triglycerides) into hair follicles, using a holocrine mechanism. Active after puberty, controlled by sex hormones.
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Sweat glands:
- Eccrine: release sweat directly onto skin surface (merocrine), involved in thermoregulation. Found throughout skin.
- Apocrine: secrete sweat into hair follicles (thought to use a merocrine mechanism), more odorous. Found in specific locations like genitals and axillae.
Hypodermis/Subcutis
- Primarily composed of adipose tissue (subcutaneous fat).
- Provides skin mobility and insulation. Also connected to underlying tissues via fibrous septa.
Burns
- Classification of burns is based on depth of injury rather than individual layer designation.
- Full-thickness burns affecting all skin layers require grafts for healing.
- Treatment depends on severity and location.
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Test your knowledge on skin anatomy and its functions with this quiz. Explore the composition, layers, and roles of the epidermis in protecting the body and regulating various functions. Gain a deeper understanding of how the skin contributes to overall health and wellness.
