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Skin and Body Membranes
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Anatomy
12th Grade
03/12/2009

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Term
Epithelial membranes
Definition
Membranes that cover and line
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Cutaneous membranes
Definition
Skin
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Mucous membranes
Definition
Line all body cavities that open to the exterior (respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive)
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Serous membranes
Definition
Line body cavities that are closed to the exterior
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Parietal layer
Definition
Lines portion of wall of ventral body cavity, folds in on itself to form the visceral layer
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Serous fluid
Definition
allows organs to slide easily across the cavities and against each other
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Synovial membrane
Definition
Line the fibrous capsules surrounding joints
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Skin protects body from these kinds of damage
Definition
Mechanical, chemical, thermal, ultraviolet radiation, bacteria
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Epidermis
Definition
Top layer, stratified squamous
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Dermis
Definition
Dense connective tissue
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Hypodermis
Definition
adipose tissue
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Five layers of epidermis
Definition
Basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum
Term
Where cell division occurs
Definition
Stratum basale
Term
First dead cell layer
Definition
lucidium
Term
Melanin
Definition
Protects DNA from UV radiation
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Papillary layer
Definition
upper layer of dermis, has dermal papillae
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Meissner's corpuscles
Definition
touch receptors in papillary layer
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Reticular layer
Definition
lower layer of dermis, contains blood vessels and sweat and oil glands
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Pacinian corpuscles
Definition
deep pressure receptors in reticular layer
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Skin color
Definition
depends on amount of melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin
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Cyanosis
Definition
when hemoglobin is poorly oxygenated
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Jaundice
Definition
liver disorder where excess bile pigments are absorbed through the blood
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Cutaneous glands
Definition
exocrine glands, almost entirely in dermis
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Sebaceous glands
Definition
cutaneous gland, ducts empty into hair follicles, produces sebum
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Sebum
Definition
oily substance and fragmented cells, keeps skin hydrated, contains chemicals that kill bacteria
Term
Sudoriferous glands
Definition
sweat glands, eccrine glands
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Sweat
Definition
acidic, contains water, salt, vitamin C, metabolic wastes, and lactic acid
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Apocrine glands
Definition
in axillary and genital regions, produce secretion containing sweat plus fatty acids and proteins
Term
Hair follicle
Definition
medulla surrounded by cortex enclosed in cuticle
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Arrector pili
Definition
Smooth muscle, connect hair follicle with dermal tissue, makes hair stand up (goose bumps)
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Nail parts
Definition
free edge, body, lunula, root
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Athletes foot
Definition
caused by fungus
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Boils and carbuncles
Definition
inflammation
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Cold sore
Definition
caused by a form of the herpes virus
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Contact dermititis
Definition
caused by allergic reaction
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Impetigo
Definition
caused by staph infection
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Psoriasis
Definition
caused by an autoimmune disorder
Term
Effects of burns
Definition
Body loses fluids, proteins, electrolytes. Can lead to kidney failure and circulation shock. Immune system is depressed. Easy to get infections
Term
First degree burn
Definition
Damages epidermis, red and swollen
Term
Second degree burn
Definition
damages epidermis and upper dermis. Blisters.
Term
Third degree
Definition
Skin destroyed. Gray white or black color. Nerves destroyed. Skin grafting required
Term
ABCD
Definition
Used for recognizing melanoma. Asymmetry, border irregularity, color, diameter
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Basal cell carcinoma
Definition
Most common. 99% curable
Term
Squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
Most often on scalp. ears, hands, lower lip. Grows rapidly, spreads to lymph nodes if not removed. Good chance of complete cure
Term
Malignant melanoma
Definition
Cancer of melanocytes. 5% of skin cancers, often deadly. From accumulated DNA damage, appears as spreading brown or black patch. 50% survival chance.
Term
Lanugo
Definition
Downy hair on 5-6 month old fetal babies
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Vernix caseosa
Definition
white substance covering newborns
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Skin changes in old age
Definition
Less subcutaneous tissue: cold easier. Decreased oil production and fibers: drier skin. Less elasticity: bags and wrinkles
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Vellus
Definition
Very tiny, colorless hairs on bald people
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