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What are the primary functions of the dermis layer of the skin?
What are the primary functions of the dermis layer of the skin?
Which components are found in the papillary layer of the dermis?
Which components are found in the papillary layer of the dermis?
What type of connective tissue primarily composes the reticular layer of the dermis?
What type of connective tissue primarily composes the reticular layer of the dermis?
Which statement best describes lines of cleavage in the skin?
Which statement best describes lines of cleavage in the skin?
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What is the primary function of merocrine sweat glands?
What is the primary function of merocrine sweat glands?
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What type of secretion does sebum represent from sebaceous glands?
What type of secretion does sebum represent from sebaceous glands?
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Where are apocrine sweat glands primarily found?
Where are apocrine sweat glands primarily found?
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Which of the following components is NOT a part of the accessory structures derived from the epidermis?
Which of the following components is NOT a part of the accessory structures derived from the epidermis?
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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
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Which of the following layers constitutes the inner part of the cutaneous membrane?
Which of the following layers constitutes the inner part of the cutaneous membrane?
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What is the process by which skin regenerates after injury?
What is the process by which skin regenerates after injury?
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What are the five layers of the epidermis starting from the basal lamina?
What are the five layers of the epidermis starting from the basal lamina?
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Which gland produces a secretion that helps to regulate body temperature?
Which gland produces a secretion that helps to regulate body temperature?
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What type of tissue primarily composes the dermis?
What type of tissue primarily composes the dermis?
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What role do dermal papillae play in the skin?
What role do dermal papillae play in the skin?
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What is keratinization?
What is keratinization?
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Which pigment primarily determines skin color due to its response to sunlight?
Which pigment primarily determines skin color due to its response to sunlight?
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What is the purpose of the subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)?
What is the purpose of the subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)?
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Study Notes
The Integumentary System
- The body's largest system, comprising the skin and its accessory structures.
- It covers approximately 1.5 to 2 square meters of surface area and accounts for 16% of body weight.
Functions of the Integumentary System
- Provides protection for underlying tissues and organs.
- Excretes waste like salts, water, and organic waste.
- Regulates body temperature through insulation and evaporation.
- Synthesizes Vitamin D3.
- Stores lipids.
- Detects sensations such as touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.
Layers of the Integumentary System
- Comprised of the cutaneous membrane (skin) and accessory structures.
- The skin has two main layers: the epidermis and the dermis.
- Dermis is located beneath the epidermis and contains the accessory structures.
- The subcutaneous layer (hypodermis) resides beneath the dermis and is primarily composed of loose connective tissue.
Epidermis
- Outermost layer of skin, consisting of epithelial tissue.
- Composed of five distinct layers:
- Stratum germinativum: the innermost layer containing stem cells responsible for epidermal growth and renewal.
- Stratum spinosum: contains keratinocytes with a spiny appearance due to their intercellular junctions.
- Stratum granulosum: contains keratinocytes that have begun the process of keratinisation and contain granules.
- Stratum lucidum: a transparent layer found only in thick skin, like the palms and soles.
- Stratum corneum: the outermost layer of the epidermis, composed of dead, keratinized cells that provide a tough, protective barrier.
- Takes approximately 15-30 days for a cell to migrate from the stratum germinativum to the stratum corneum.
Dermis
- Underlying the epidermis, composed of connective tissue.
- Contains accessory structures like hair follicles and sweat glands.
- Composed of two layers:
- Papillary layer: the outermost layer of the dermis, composed of areolar tissue, containing capillaries, lymphatics, and sensory neurons.
- Reticular layer: the deeper layer of the dermis, composed of dense irregular connective tissue, containing larger blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerve fibers, collagen, and elastic fibers.
Accessory Structures of the Integumentary System
- These structures originate in the dermis and extend through the epidermis to the skin's surface..
- These structures include:
- Hair
- Nails
- Multicellular exocrine glands
Hair and Hair Follicles
- Hair follicles are structures within the dermis where hair originates.
- Hair is composed of dead keratinized cells that grow from the base of the follicle.
Exocrine Glands
- These glands secrete substances onto the surface of the skin.
- Two main types:
- Sebaceous glands: Secretes sebum (oil), which lubricates and protects the epidermis, and inhibits bacterial growth.
- Sweat glands: Secretes sweat which helps regulate body temperature, excretes waste, and flushes microorganisms.
Types of Sweat Glands
- Merocrine sweat glands: Most common type, widely distributed and responsible for sensible perspiration.
- Apocrine sweat glands: Found in specific regions like armpits, nipples, and groin. Odorous secretions begin at puberty.
Lines of Cleavage
- The strength and alignment of fibers in the dermis create lines of cleavage.
- Cuts parallel to these tension lines heal better, while cuts perpendicular to lines of cleavage have a greater tendency to pull open and scar.
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Test your knowledge on the integumentary system, the body's largest system, which includes the skin and its accessory structures. This quiz covers the functions, layers, and features of the integumentary system, providing a comprehensive overview of its role in human health.
