Part 8 (integumentary) Flashcards Preview

Anatomy (histo and integ) > Part 8 (integumentary) > Flashcards

Flashcards in Part 8 (integumentary) Deck (19)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

The main cell type in the skin is the _______.

A

keratinocyte

2
Q

Which layers of the epidermis contain living cells?

A

stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosom

3
Q

From where do the cells of the epidermis obtain oxygen and nutrients?

A

diffusion from blood vessels in the dermis

4
Q

What happens in a first degree burn?

A

the epidermis is damaged

5
Q

What happens in a second degree burn?

A

the epidermis is destroyed, and the dermis is damaged

6
Q

What happens in a third degree burn?

A

the epidermis and dermis are destroyed, and the hypodermis is damaged

7
Q

What is the stratum corneum composed of?

A

dead cells called keratinocytes

8
Q

Which layer of the epidermis is found only in thick skin?

A

stratum lucidum

9
Q

Which layer of the epidermis appears to be “spiky”?

A

stratum spinsosum

10
Q

When the stratum basal and stratum spinosum are combined, what is its name?

A

stratum germinativum

11
Q

What are the two layers of the dermis?

A

papillary layer and reticular layer

12
Q

Which receptor is found in the papillary layer and is responsible for light touch?

A

Meissner’s corpuscle

13
Q

Which receptor is found in the reticular layer, and is responsible for deep touch?

A

Pacinian corpuscle

14
Q

What are the two categories of cutaneous glands?

A

sebaceous (oil) glands and sweat glands

15
Q

What type of gland produces sebum?

A

sebaceous gland

16
Q

What are the two fluids secreted by sweat glands?

A

eccrine (clear perspiration) and apocrine (milky like perspiration)

17
Q

What fluid has clear perspiration?

A

eccrine

18
Q

What fluid has a milky like perspiration?

A

apocrine

19
Q

What connects each hair to the dermis?

A

arrector pili muscles