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Anatomy and Physiology
Ch. 5 integumentary system
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06/13/2006

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keartinization
Definition
the process of the older cells filling with keratin to form a protective barrier after cell death.
Term
skin rests on the hypodermis and it contains…
Definition
1) blood vessels and nerves that supply the upper layers of skin.
2) loose connective tissue with collagen and elastin fibers.
Term
types of cells within the hypodermis include
Definition
1) fibroblasts,
2) adipocytes
3) and macrophages
Term
also sometimes termed subcutaneous tissue or superficial fascia
Definition
HYPODERMIS
Term
undergo mitotic cell division about every 17 days
Definition
stratum basale
Term
entire lifespan of keratinocytes
Definition
is 7 to 8 weeks
Term
charachteristics of thick skin
Definition
has all five layers as found in the palms, soles of the feet and fingertips.
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charachteristics of thin skin
Definition
1) will lack the stratum lucidum
2) each of the other layers will have fewer cells than found in thick skin. 3) Hair is found only in thin skin.
Term
how is melanin manufactured?
Definition
by melanocytes
Term
how is melanin distributed?
Definition
from the stratum basale to the stratum spinosum
Term
what is production of melanin determined by?
Definition
1) genetic factors,
2)hormones,
3)and exposure to light
Term
Where is hair not found?
Definition
1) palms,
2) soles,
3) lips,
4) nipples,
5) parts of external genitalia
6) distal portions of the toes and fingers.
Term
how is hair divided
Definition
into the shaft and root
Term
where are melanocytes?
Definition
1) the stratum basale
2) as well as more superficial levels.
Term
Smooth muscle cells that are associated with each hair follicle
Definition
arrestor pili
Term
Contraction of these muscles causes hair to stand on end.
Definition
arestor pili
Term
sebaceous glands (holocrine)
Definition
simple or complex alveolar glands that produce sebum.
Term
what are sebaceous glands also called?
Definition
holocrine
Term
types of sweat glands
Definition
1) merocrine
2) or apocrine
Term
what do merocrine glands do?
Definition
Merocrine (or eccrine) glands typically are simple coiled tubular glands that open directly on the skin surface through sweat pores. The secretion is mostly water with small amounts of salts and other components.
Term
what do apocrine glands do?
Definition
Compound coiled tubular glands
Found around genitalia and anus
Become active at puberty but are not part of the temperature regulation of the body
Term
what are ceruminous glands
Definition
The ceruminous glands are modified merocrine sweat glands located in the ear canal.
Term
what is the eponichyium
Definition
Eponychium is lateral and proximal covering
Term
hyponychium
Definition
Beneath the free edge of the nail body
Term
lanula
Definition
small portion of the nail matrix that is visible
Term
what is the nail made of
Definition
The nail is stratum corneum.
Term
what are the nonfibrous molecules found in extracellular matrix?
Definition
1) Hyaluronic acid
2) Polysaccharide
3) Proteoglycans
4) Trap water
5) Also adhesive molecules that adjust consistency of the ground substance
Term
what does the extracellular matrix consist of?
Definition
1) ground substances
2) protein
-collagen
-elastin
- reticular
3) adhesion molecules
4) hyaluronic acid
5) proteoglycans
Term
how does the injury process work?
Definition
1) Injury
2) Inflammation
3) Scar Tissue
4) Regeneration
Term
what type of muscle tissue is repairable?
Definition
smooth muscle tissue
Term
what type of muscle tissue is not repairable?
Definition
1) Skeletal
2) Cardiac
3) Nervous
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