Integument Study slides
Epidermis ANSWER
Epidermis ANSWER
ANSWER keratinocyte
What do you call the touch receptors found in the epidermis?
ANSWER What do you call the touch receptors found in the epidermis? Merkel cells
ANSWER Hair shaft
Eccrine gland ANSWER
Dermis ANSWER
Matrix ANSWER
What specific tissue makes up the epidermis?
ANSWER What specific tissue makes up the epidermis? Stratified squamous epithelium
Hair follicle ANSWER
ANSWER Stratum corneum
Hair bulb ANSWER
How many layers does the epidermis of thin skin have?
ANSWER How many layers does the epidermis of thin skin have? Four Stratum corneum Stratum granulosum Stratum spinosum Stratum basale
Body ANSWER
Hypodermis ANSWER
Sebaceous gland ANSWER
What is the term for the thickened proximal part of the nail bed containing basale cells responsible for nail growth?
ANSWER What is the term for the thickened proximal part of the nail bed containing basale cells responsible for nail growth? Nail matrix
Thick skin ANSWER
Dermal papillae ANSWER
Where on the body is thick skin found?
ANSWER Where on the body is thick skin found? Palms of hands Soles of feet
Hair root ANSWER
ANSWER Stratum granulosum
Free edge ANSWER
Which layers of the integument are vascularized?
ANSWER Which layers of the integument are vascularized? Dermis and hypodermis
Hair follicle ANSWER
Hair shaft ANSWER
Hair bulb ANSWER
Hair shaft ANSWER
Hair root ANSWER
Where on the body would you find apocrine glands?
ANSWER Where on the body would you find apocrine glands? Axilla Genital area Pigmented area around the nipples
Epidermis ANSWER
ANSWER Stratum spinosum
hypodermis ANSWER
Body ANSWER
Hair bulb ANSWER
Papilla ANSWER
Where on the body would you find ceruminous glands?
ANSWER Where on the body would you find ceruminous glands? Ear canal
ANSWER Langerhans cell
Sebaceous gland ANSWER
Hair follicle ANSWER
What is keratin?
ANSWER What is the function of keratin? Tough waterproof protein produced by keratinocytes
Dermal papillae ANSWER
Free edge ANSWER
ANSWER Merkel cell
Hair root ANSWER
Eponychium ANSWER
Papilla ANSWER
Which cells of the integument produce a pigment?
ANSWER Which cells of the integument produce a pigment? melanocytes
dermis ANSWER
Lunula ANSWER
List the functions of the integumentary system
ANSWER List the functions of the integumentary system Provides barrier for the body Contains cutaneous receptors Produces vitamin D Regulates body temperature Plays minor role in excretion and absorption Insulates and cushions underlying body tissues
ANSWER melanocyte
Dermal papillae ANSWER
Root ANSWER
What specific tissue makes up the reticular layer of the dermis?
ANSWER What specific tissue makes up the reticular layer of the dermis? Dense irregular connective tissue
Arrector pili ANSWER
Eccrine gland ANSWER
Eponychium ANSWER
What do you call the immune cells in the epidermis?
ANSWER What do you call the immune cells in the epidermis? Langerhans cells
Sebaceous gland ANSWER
Dermis ANSWER
Eccrine gland ANSWER
What structures cause fingerprints?
ANSWER What structures cause fingerprints? Epidermal ridges
Hypodermis ANSWER
What portion of the hair provides nutrition for the growing root?
ANSWER What portion of the hair provides nutrition for the growing root? Papilla
Thin skin ANSWER
Arrector pili ANSWER
Nail fold ANSWER
Sebaceous gland ANSWER
Arrector pili ANSWER
In which layer would you find the sebaceous and sudoriferous glands
ANSWER In which layer would you find the sebaceous and sudoriferous glands Dermis
ANSWER Stratum basale
ANSWER Thin skin
What specific tissue makes up the hypodermis?
ANSWER What specific tissue makes up the hypodermis? Adipose tissue (connective tissue)
Sebaceous gland ANSWER
Sebaceous gland ANSWER
Nail bed ANSWER
Dermis ANSWER
What specific tissue makes up the papillary layer of the dermis?
ANSWER What specific tissue makes up the papillary layer of the dermis? Areolar connective tissue