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the integumentary system

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the integument is the _____ system in the body.   largest  
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what percentage of body weight is the integument? how much surface area does the integument cover?   16; 1.5-2 meters squared  
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what are the two parts of the integument?   1. cutaneous membrane (skin) 2. accessory structures  
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what are examples of accessory structures?   nails, hair, glands  
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what are the two parts of the cutaneous membrane? (skin)   superficial epidermis (epithelial tissues) and the inner dermis (connective tissue)  
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where do accessory structures originates from?   the dermis  
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true or false: the epidermis has a blood supply   false; gets blood through diffusion of blood in vessels in the circulatory system  
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what is another term for subcutaneous layer?   hypodermis  
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what type of tissue makes up the hypodermis?   loose connective; below dermis  
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where is the location used for many injections?   subcutaneous layer; hypodermis (hypodermic injections)  
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what type of cells are in the epidermis?   avascular stratified squamous epithelium  
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cells of the epidermis are referred to as ____________.   keratinocytes  
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keratinocytes contain are large amount of _________.   keratin  
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keratinocytes are the most abundant cells in the __________.   epidermis  
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how many layers of skin does THIN skin have?   4  
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how many layers of skin does THICK skin have?   5  
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what is the extra layer that only is seen in thick skin called?   the stratum lucidum  
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what are the 5 strata of the epidermis?   C,L,G,S,G superficial to deep: -corenum -lucidum -granulosum -spinosum -germinativum  
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what type of cells does the germ layer have?   stem cells or basal cells  
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what 2 structures does the basale layer have?   epidermal ridges and dermal papillae  
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what kinds of cells does the basale have?   merkel cells and melanocytes  
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what occurs in the spinosum layer aka "the spiny layer"   cells continue to divide  
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what type of cells are in the spinosum layer?   langerhan cells  
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what are langerhan cells used for?   immune response  
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what happens in the granulosum layer aka "the grainy layer"   the cells stop dividing and start making keratin and kerotohylain  
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which layer is only found in thick skin?   lucidum  
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what is the corneum layer?   the exposed surface; keratinized cells  
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how often is the corneum replaced?   every 2 weeks  
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skin life cycle: it takes __-__ days for a cell to move from the germ layer to the corneum; total of __-__ days   7-10; 15-30  
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what are the two types of perspiration?   insensible and sensible  
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what is insensible perspiration?   fluid lose through evaporation; can not be seen  
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what is sensible perspiration?   water excreted be swat glands; can be seen  
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dehydration results in damage to the ______ layer.   corneum  
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dehydration results in submission in a ________ solution   hypertonic  
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hydration results in submission in a ______ solution.   hypotonic  
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dehydration causes   burns and blisters  
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hydration causes   wrinkles and stretching skin  
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what does skin color depend on?   the pigments carotene and melanin; blood circulation  
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carotene is...   a yellow-orange pigment; found in vegetables  
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melanin is...   yellow-brown/black pigment; produced by melanocytes; stores in melanosomes  
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skin color depends on melanin ___________ not the number of melanocytes   production  
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if you have more melanin, you skin will be ___________.   darker  
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if you lack melanin, your skin will be _______.   lighter  
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what happens to an albino?   their immune system attacks the melanocytes  
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what does melanin do?   protects skin from sun damage  
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oxygenated red blood cells contribute to skin color. blood vessels dilate causing skin to _______.   redden  
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oxygenated red blood cells contribute to skin color. blood flow decreasing causes skin to become ____.   pale  
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cyanosis   blush skin; caused by severe reduction in blood flow  
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jaundice   build-up of bile  
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what color does one who suffers from jaundice?   yellow  
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where is bile produced?   liver  
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Addison's disease   pituitary gland secrets large amount of ACT  
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what occurs to one who suffers from Addison's?   skin darkens  
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vitiligo   loss of melanocytes; anitbodies attack normal melanocytes  
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what occurs to the skin of someone suffering from vitiligo?   loss of color  
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what is cholecalciferol?   vitamin D3; produces by epidermis  
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the liver and kidneys convert vitamin d3 into what?   calcitriol  
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what does calcitriol do?   absorbs calcium and phosphorus  
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what can a lack of vitamin d3 result in?   rickets (bow-legged)  
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epidermal growth factor (EGF)   powerful growth factor; used for skin grafts  
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dermis has two components, what are they?   outer papillary layer and deep reticular layer  
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papillary layer is made of ____________ tissue.   areolar  
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papillary layer has ________ _________.   dermal papillae (projections between epidermal ridges)  
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reticular layer is made of _____ _________ _________ tissue.   dense irregular connective  
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reticular layer contains _______ _______, _______ ______ and ______ ________.   blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerve fibers  
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reticular layer contains _____ and _____ ______.   collagen and elastic fibers  
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reticular layers contains _____ _____ ______.   connective tissue proper  
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dermatitis   inflammation of the papillary layer  
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what does "itis" mean?   inflammation  
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3 characteristics of dermis   strong(collagen fibers) elastic (elastic fibers) flexible (turgor)  
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sagging and wrinkles are caused by what?   reduction in elastin  
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4 causes of sagging/wrinkles:   dehydration, age, hormonal changes, UV exposure  
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what is the worst type of skin cancer?   melanoma  
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what causes stretch marks?   thickened tissue and fibers caused by surpassing elastic limits  
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excessive skin stretching can be caused by what two things?   pregnancy and weight gain  
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cleavage lines are caused by what two things in the dermis?   collagen and elastic fibers  
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cleavage lines are arranged in a what?   parallel bundle and resist force in ONE direction  
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cleavage lines establish a pattern. a parallel cut heals ____.   well  
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cleavage lines establish a pattern. a horizontal cut heals ____.   not well; leaves scars  
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what are the two types of arteries?   cutaneous plexus and papillary plexus  
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cutaneous plexus   network of arteries along the reticular layer  
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papillary plexus   capillary network of small arteries along the papillary layer  
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what are the two types of veins?   venous plexus and contusion  
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venous plexus   capillary return deep to papillary layer  
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contusion   damage to blood vessels resulting in "black and blue" bruising  
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what are decubitus ulcers?   bed sores  
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what happens that causes a bed sore?   compression of blood vessels due to not moving over a period of time  
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tactile disks monitor what?   merkel cells  
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tactile corpuscles are sensitive to what?   light touch  
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lamellated corpuscles are sensitive to what?   deep pressures and vibrations  
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what is another name for hypodermis?   subcutaneous layer  
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is the subcutaneous layer part of the integument?   no  
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subcutaneous layer is made of what?   elastic areolar and adipose tissue  
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subcutaneous layer has few what?   few capillaries and no vital organs  
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hypodermic injections are stuck into the subcutaneous layer by using what?   hypodermic needles  
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what is adipose tissue?   fat  
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what are accessory structures of the integument?   hair, hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glands and nails  
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hair is located all over the body except for what 4 places?   palms of hands, soles of feet, lips, and external genitalia  
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accessory structures: arrector pili   involuntary smooth muscle; causes hair to stand up; causes "goosebumps"  
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accessory structures: sebaceous glands   lubricate hair; control bacteria  
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regions of the hair: root   lower part; attached to integument  
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regions of the hair: shaft   upper part; not attached  
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how hair grows?   papilla contains capillaries and nerves; bulb produces matrix  
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matrix   layer of dividing cells; pushes hair up and out of skin  
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hair growth cycle: growing hair   attached to matrix  
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hair growth cycle: club hair   not growing; attached to inactive follicle  
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new hair growth cycle   follicle becomes active; makes new hair; club hair is shed  
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two types of hair   vellus and terminal  
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vellus hair   soft/fine hair; covers body surface  
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another name for vellus hair?   peach fuzz  
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terminal hair   havily pigmented; head, eyebrows, eyelashes (other parts after puberty: armpits, pubic area, limbs)  
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how is hair color determined?   melanocytes; genes also  
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which type of glands are exocrine glands?   sebaceous glands  
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sebaceous glands are _________   holocrine (cell explodes on follicle/skin)  
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sebaceous glands secrete what?   sebum  
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what is sebum?   lubricates/protects epidermis; inhibits bacterial growth; contains carbs/lipids/other things  
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what are the two types of sebaceous glands?   simple branched alveolar and sebaceous follicles  
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simple branched alveolar   associated with hair follicles  
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sebaceous follicles   discharge directly onto skin  
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sebaceous follicles are the source of seborrheic dermatitis...what is this?   dandruff  
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what are the two types of sweat (sudoriferous) glands?   apocrine and merocrine  
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apocrine sweat glands   discharge on hair follicles  
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apocrine sweat gland secretions   sticky/cloudy  
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merocrine sweat glands   discharge directly onto skin surface  
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merocrine sweat gland secretions   watery  
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another name for merocrine sweat glands   eccrine glands  
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which type of land produces odor?   apocrine  
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where are apocrine (odor) secretions found?   armpits, nipples, groins  
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what do myoepithelial cells do?   squeeze secretions onto skin surface  
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functions of merocrine sweat   cools skin; excretes water/electrolytes; flushes out microorganisms  
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mammary glands   produce milk  
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ceruminous glands   protects eardrum and produce cerumen (ear wax)  
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control of glands: autonomic nervous system   controls sebaceous and apocrine sweat glands; all over body  
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control of glands: merocrine sweat glands   controlled independently; in local area  
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homeostasis can be reached using this   thermoregulation (sweating)  
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what are nails made of?   dead cells packed with keratin  
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nail production   occurs deep in the epidermal fold near the bone called the nail root  
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structure of the nail: nail body   visible part; covers nail bed  
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structure of the nail: lunula   pale crescent at the base of the nail  
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structure of the nail: sides of the nails   lateral nails (grooves) lateral nail (folds)  
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structure of the nail: skin beneath the free edge of the nail   hyponychium  
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eponychium   cuticle  
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repair of localized injuries to the skin: step 1   bleeding; mast cells trigger inflammation response  
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repair of localized injuries to the skin: step 2   scab  
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inflammatory repsonse   macrophanges clean area; fibroblasts and endothelial cells come in and make granulation tissue  
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repair of localized injuries to the skin: step 3   scar tissue  
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repair of localized injuries to the skin: step 4   keloid (raises area) forms  
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effects of aging   everything decreases  
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