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Which layer of the skin contains blood and lymph vessels?
Which layer of the skin contains blood and lymph vessels?
- Stratum lucidum
- Dermis (correct)
- Epidermis
- Hypodermis
What is the primary function of melanocytes in the skin?
What is the primary function of melanocytes in the skin?
- Producing melanin (correct)
- Manufacturing collagen
- Producing keratin
- Storing fat
Which of the following is NOT a layer of the epidermis?
Which of the following is NOT a layer of the epidermis?
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum lucidum
- Papillary layer (correct)
- Stratum granulosum
Which type of connective tissue fibers are primarily found in the dermis to provide strength and elasticity?
Which type of connective tissue fibers are primarily found in the dermis to provide strength and elasticity?
What is the primary characteristic of the epidermis?
What is the primary characteristic of the epidermis?
Which component is primarily found in the hypodermis?
Which component is primarily found in the hypodermis?
Which layer of the skin is contiguous with the underlying fascia of bones and muscles?
Which layer of the skin is contiguous with the underlying fascia of bones and muscles?
What type of tissue composes the papillary layer of the dermis?
What type of tissue composes the papillary layer of the dermis?
What is the primary function of the hypodermis?
What is the primary function of the hypodermis?
What is a characteristic of eccrine sweat glands?
What is a characteristic of eccrine sweat glands?
Which structure of the integumentary system is responsible for protecting the tips of fingers and toes?
Which structure of the integumentary system is responsible for protecting the tips of fingers and toes?
Which type of sweat gland is associated with the production of thicker sweat that may have an odor?
Which type of sweat gland is associated with the production of thicker sweat that may have an odor?
How does the integumentary system assist in vitamin D synthesis?
How does the integumentary system assist in vitamin D synthesis?
What role does the arrector pili muscle play in the integumentary system?
What role does the arrector pili muscle play in the integumentary system?
What is the function of sebaceous glands in the integumentary system?
What is the function of sebaceous glands in the integumentary system?
Which sensory receptors in the skin are responsible for detecting vibration?
Which sensory receptors in the skin are responsible for detecting vibration?
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Integumentary System
Integumentary System
The skin and its accessory structures that protect the body.
Epidermis
Epidermis
The outermost layer of skin, made of epithelial cells.
Dermis
Dermis
The middle layer of skin, containing blood vessels, nerves, and accessory structures (hairs, glands).
Hypodermis
Hypodermis
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Keratinocyte
Keratinocyte
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Melanocyte
Melanocyte
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Papillary Layer
Papillary Layer
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Reticular Layer
Reticular Layer
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Hypodermis function
Hypodermis function
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Hair composition
Hair composition
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Nail function
Nail function
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Sweat gland function
Sweat gland function
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Sebaceous gland function
Sebaceous gland function
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Arrector pili function
Arrector pili function
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Eccrine sweat type
Eccrine sweat type
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Skin protection function
Skin protection function
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Study Notes
The Integumentary System
- The integumentary system is the skin and its accessory structures, providing overall body protection.
- This system includes the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and accessory structures like sweat glands, sebaceous glands (oil glands), hair, and nails.
Layers of the Skin
- Skin is made of three major layers:
- Epidermis: Composed of keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium. It has no blood vessels and consists of 4-5 layers (strata) from deep to superficial. These layers include the stratum basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum, and lucidum (the lucidum layer is only present in thick skin)
- Dermis: Connects the epidermis to the hypodermis. The dermis has blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and glands, providing strength and elasticity due to collagen and elastin fibers. It has two layers: the papillary layer and the reticular layer.
- Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer): Lies beneath the dermis, connecting skin to underlying tissues like bone and muscle. It's made of loose connective and fatty tissue, functioning in fat storage, insulation, and cushioning.
Accessory Structures of the Skin
- Hair: Dead keratinized cells. The arrector pili muscle associated with hair follicles allows for the hair to "stand up."
- Nails: Dead keratinized cells protecting fingers and toes.
- Sweat glands: Produce sweat to regulate body temperature. There are two types:
- Eccrine: Produce hypotonic sweat for thermoregulation.
- Apocrine: Associated with hair follicles, can produce a thicker, potentially odorous sweat.
- Sebaceous glands: Produce sebum, an oil that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair.
Functions of the Integumentary System
- Protection: The skin is the body's first line of defense against dehydration, infection, and injury.
- Sensing Stimuli: Skin contains sensory receptors like Meissner corpuscles, Merkel cells, Pacinian corpuscles, and free nerve endings that sense touch, pressure, temperature, and pain.
- Vitamin D synthesis: Skin produces vitamin D when exposed to UV radiation.
- Thermoregulation: Sweat glands regulate body temperature through sweating, while blood vessel dilation or constriction helps conserve or release heat. Adipose tissue also plays a role.
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