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CHAPTER 5
Question | Answer |
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The integumentary system covers what part of the body? | External surface |
The integumentary includes ___, ___, and ____ | Skin, Hair, Nails |
What is the skin membrane called? | Cutaneous |
What does keratin do? | Protect underlying tissue |
What is albinism? | Inherited inability to make melanin |
What are the three components that account for skin color? | Melanin, Hemoglobin, Carotene |
Stratum lucidum is found where? | Palms and Soles |
Tactile epithelial cells do what? | Detect touch |
The epidermis is made of what epithelial cells? | Stratified squamous |
Describe the stratum basale | Where new cells are formed and pushed to surface |
Where are lamellar granules found? | Subcutaneous layer |
Lamellar granules are made of ____ and ____ tissue. | Areolar and Adipose |
Melanocytes produce what? | Melanin that gives color to skin and hair |
Describe stratum granulosum. | Cells undergo apoptosis |
What is vitiligo? | Loss of melanin in a certain space |