Bio 19.1-2 Skin System: Layers and Structures
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What component primarily functions as a barrier to protect the body from external environmental factors?

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

    • Which part of the skin contains blood vessels?

  • Hypodermis
  • Dermis (correct)
  • Epidermis
  • Stratum corneum

    • What is the role of keratinocytes in the stratum corneum?

  • To increase resistance to abrasion and chemicals (correct)
  • To produce melanin for skin pigmentation
  • To absorb nutrients for the epidermis
  • To facilitate gas exchange

    • How do capillary loops in the skin contribute to its function?

    <p>They supply blood to the epidermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs if the stratum corneum is damaged or loses sebum due to frequent washing?

    <p>Excessive water loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does the skin NOT protect against?

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

    What type of blood vessels drain blood from capillary loops in the papillary layer of the dermis?

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

    What is primarily responsible for the skin's water-resistant properties?

    <p>Lipids between keratinocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?

    <p>To cool the body through the evaporation of sweat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does vasodilation assist in temperature regulation when body temperature is elevated?

    <p>By increasing blood flow to skin capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological process occurs when sweat evaporates from the skin?

    <p>It absorbs heat from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the thermoregulatory centers in the hypothalamus play in body temperature regulation?

    <p>They monitor and coordinate responses to maintain body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to blood vessels in the skin during vasoconstriction?

    <p>They narrow to reduce heat loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT found in sweat secreted by sweat glands?

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

    What is the effect of sweating on body temperature?

    <p>It lowers body temperature through evaporative cooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the skin's role in thermoregulation?

    <p>Skin regulates temperature through control of blood flow and sweat secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the hypodermis?

    <p>Insulation and heat retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological response occurs in cold environments to help retain body heat?

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

    During vasoconstriction, what happens to blood vessels in the skin?

    <p>They narrow to reduce blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to sweat glands when body temperature increases?

    <p>They are stimulated to secrete sweat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurotransmitter is released by postganglionic sympathetic nerve terminals in the skin to regulate temperature?

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

    What effect does vasodilation of skin arterioles have on body temperature regulation?

    <p>Increases heat loss to the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the hypothalamus play in thermoregulation?

    <p>Maintains a set point for body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiologic change occurs in response to emotionally stressful situations regarding sweat glands?

    <p>Increased activation of sweat glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary tissue type that makes up the dermis?

    <p>Connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the dermis contains loose connective tissue and is located just beneath the epidermis?

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

    Which component plays a role in the regulation of body temperature by causing hair to stand upright?

    <p>Arrector pili muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substance is secreted by sebaceous glands that contributes to the skin's barrier function?

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

    Which layer makes up approximately 80% of the thickness of the dermis?

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

    Which structures are considered accessory components of the skin?

    <p>Hair, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connective tissue primarily constitutes the reticular layer of the dermis?

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

    Which of the following best describes a pilosebaceous unit?

    <p>The combination of a hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and arrector pili muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells in the epidermis are primarily responsible for immune surveillance?

    <p>Langerhans cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of melanin produced by melanocytes?

    <p>To absorb ultraviolet radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do collagen fibers play in the dermis?

    <p>They strengthen the skin against tearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one osmoregulatory function of the skin?

    <p>To maintain water and solute concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to Langerhans cells, which other type of cells in the dermis are involved in the immune response?

    <p>Dendritic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does adipose tissue in the hypodermis serve?

    <p>Cushions the body and reduces heat loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do melanosomes function to protect against UV radiation?

    <p>By transferring pigment to keratinocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of elastic fibers contributes to the skin's properties?

    <p>Flexibility and resilience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the epidermis is primarily responsible for the generation of new keratinocytes?

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

    What is the main feature of the stratum corneum?

    <p>It consists of multiple layers of dead, keratin-filled cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of skin is located beneath the dermis and is not technically part of the skin?

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

    Which of the following cells is involved in the process of immunity in the epidermis?

    <p>Langerhans cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the stratum lucidum is true?

    <p>It appears as a translucent layer in thick skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Skin System: Layers and Structures

    • Dermis: The thickest layer of skin located between the epidermis and hypodermis. It houses blood vessels, lymph vessels, sensory nerve fibers, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles.
    • Papillary Layer: The top layer of the dermis, composed of loose connective tissue with collagen and elastic fibers.
    • Reticular Layer: The deeper layer of the dermis, composed of dense irregular connective tissue with thicker bundles of collagen and elastic fibers.
    • Hypodermis: The layer beneath the dermis, mainly composed of adipose (fat) tissue.
    • Pilosebaceous Unit: Consists of a hair follicle, a sebaceous gland, and an arrector pili muscle.
      • Hair Follicle: A living organ that produces hair.
      • Sebaceous Gland: Secretes sebum (oil), a lipid substance that helps maintain skin's barrier function.
      • Arrector Pili Muscle: Smooth muscle attached to the hair follicle, its contraction causes piloerection (hairs standing upright).

    Skin: Vascularization

    • Dermis: The dermis is vascularized (contains blood vessels).
    • Arteries: Supply blood to the hypodermis, branching into smaller arteries that carry blood through the reticular layer.
    • Arterioles: Smaller arteries that supply blood to the capillary loops in the papillary layer.
    • Capillary Loops: Blood vessels in the papillary layer that receive blood from arterioles.
    • Venules: Small veins that collect blood from capillary loops.
    • Veins: Larger vessels that collect blood from venules and carry it away from the skin through the hypodermis.

    Overview of Skin Functions

    • Protection: Acts as a barrier against external threats.
    • Homeostasis: Participates in maintaining body's internal balance.
    • Barrier Function: Prevents excessive water loss, entry of pathogens, and exposure to UV radiation.
    • Osmoregulation: Regulates water and solute concentrations in the body.
    • Thermoregulation: Maintains body temperature within normal range.

    Skin's Barrier Function

    • Stratum Corneum: The outermost layer of the epidermis, primarily composed of dead keratinocytes, is highly resistant to abrasion and chemicals.
    • Keratin: Protein found in the stratum corneum that increases skin's resistance.
    • Sebum: Oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands, contributes to the stratum corneum's water resistance and barrier function.
    • Langerhans Cells: Phagocytic cells in the stratum spinosum, detect and fight invading microorganisms.
    • Melanocytes: Cells in the stratum basale, produce melanin which absorbs UV radiation.
    • Melanosomes: Melanin granules that are transferred to keratinocytes, shielding their nuclei from the damaging effects of UV radiation.
    • Dermis: Contains collagen fibers for strength and elastic fibers for resilience.
    • Dendritic Cells: Phagocytic cells in the dermis, function in the body's immune response.
    • Hypodermis: Cushions the body and serves as an insulating layer.

    Skin and Osmoregulation

    • Sweat Glands: Produce sweat, a mixture of water, salts, waste, and antimicrobial proteins.
    • Sweat: Secreted onto the skin surface via ducts, bypassing the epidermal barrier and aiding in osmoregulation.

    Skin and Thermoregulation

    • Thermoreceptors: Sensory receptors in the skin and internal organs that detect temperature changes.
    • Hypothalamus: The brain region that controls thermoregulation.
    • Vasodilation: Widening of blood vessels, increases blood flow to the skin, promoting heat loss.
    • Vasoconstriction: Narrowing of blood vessels, reduces blood flow to the skin, minimizing heat loss.
    • Perspiration: Sweat secretion, cooling occurs through evaporation of water.
    • Adipose Tissue: Functions as an insulating layer, reducing core body heat loss.
    • Piloerection: Hairs standing upright, traps warm air near the skin, aids in heat retention.

    Regulation of Skin Function

    • Sympathetic Nervous System: Regulates vasodilation, vasoconstriction, and sweat gland function.
    • Acetylcholine: Neurotransmitter released by postganglionic sympathetic neurons, triggers vasodilation and sweat gland activation in response to high body temperature.
    • Epinephrine: Hormone produced by the adrenal medulla, can cause sweat secretion in emotionally stressful situations.
    • Norepinephrine: Neurotransmitter released by postganglionic sympathetic neurons, regulates vasoconstriction in response to cold environmental temperatures or stressful situations.

    Integumentary System

    • Consists of skin and accessory structures: nails, hair, oil glands, sweat glands

    Epidermis

    • Outermost layer of skin
    • Stratified squamous epithelium containing keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans cells, and Merkel cells
    • Consists of five layers: stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum (present only in palms and soles), and stratum corneum
    • Stratum basale: Contains stem cells that divide, one cell remains in the basal layer, the other differentiates into a mature keratinocyte
    • As cells move outward, they mature, fill with keratin proteins, flatten, lose organelles, and die
    • Stratum corneum: composed of 20-30 layers of dead, keratin-filled cells that are constantly shed

    Dermis

    • Located between the epidermis and hypodermis
    • Contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, and sensory nerve fibers
    • Also contains sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles
    • Two layers: papillary layer and the reticular layer
    • Papillary layer: Loose connective tissue containing collagen fibers and elastic fibers
    • Reticular layer: Contains dense irregular connective tissue with thick bundles of collagen fibers and elastic fibers

    Hypodermis

    • Composed primarily of adipose tissue
    • Located just below the dermis

    ### Pilosebaceous Unit

    • Hair follicle: Living organ that produces a hair
    • Hair: Composed primarily of dead, keratinized cells
    • Sebaceous gland: Secretes sebum through a duct into the hair follicle
    • Sebum: Oily lipid substance that contributes to the skin's barrier function
    • Arrector pili muscle: Bundle of smooth muscle cells attached to each hair follicle, contraction causes piloerection

    Skin Capillaries

    • Dermis is vascularized (contains blood vessels)
    • Arteries supply blood to the skin
    • Branches from arteries carry blood through the reticular layer of the dermis
    • Arterioles supply blood to capillary loops in the papillary layer of the dermis
    • Blood drains from capillary loops via venules
    • Venules join to form veins that carry blood away from the skin

    Skin Barrier

    • Stratum corneum: Outermost layer of the epidermis, serves as a barrier
    • Dead keratinocytes: filled with keratin proteins, increasing resistance to abrasion and chemicals
    • Sebum: Secreted onto the surface of the epidermis, contributes to water resistance
    • Langerhans cells: Abundant in the stratum spinosum, detect invading microorganisms, perform surveillance
    • Melanocytes: Located in the stratum basale, produce melanin, which absorbs ultraviolet radiation
    • Melanosomes: Melanin granules that are transferred to nearby keratinocytes

    Dermis and Hypodermis Protection roles

    • Collagen fibers in the dermis: Provide strength and resistance to tearing
    • Elastic fibers in the dermis: Contribute to the skin's resilience
    • Dendritic cells in the dermis: Function in the body's immune response
    • Adipose tissue in the hypodermis: Cushions the body and serves as an insulating layer

    Skin's Role in Osmoregulation

    • Osmoregulation: Maintaining appropriate water and solute concentrations in the body
    • Adipose tissue in the hypodermis: Insulates, helps retain body heat
    • Piloerection: Hairs standing upright, impedes heat loss by trapping air near the skin's surface

    Thermoregulation

    • Vasodilation: Occurs in response to high body temperature, arterioles widen
    • Vasoconstriction: Occurs in response to low body temperature, arterioles constrict
    • Sweating: Occurs in response to high body temperature, sweat glands activate, helps remove excess heat
    • Hypothalamus: Regulatory center for thermoregulation, monitors body temperature

    Regulation of Skin Function

    • Sympathetic nervous system: Regulates vasodilation, vasoconstriction, and sweat gland function
    • Acetylcholine: Neurotransmitter released in response to high body temperature
    • Epinephrine: Fight-or-flight hormone, released in response to emotionally stressful situations, can cause sweating
    • Norepinephrine: Released by the sympathetic nervous system, causes vasoconstriction

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