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innermost epidermal layer; single layer of cuboidal cells; in contact with dermis mitotically active. |
Stratum germinativum |
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second layer from the bottom consists of 8-10 layers of cells, keratinocytes are bound together by desmsosomes |
Stratum Spinosum |
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AKA grainy layerThird layer from the bottom. consists of 3-5 layers of keratinocytes. Most cells in layer have stopped dividing. |
Stratum granulosum |
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AKA clear layer cells in this layer are flat, densely packed and filled with keratin |
Stratum lucidum |
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surface layer- 15-30 layers of keratinized cells, dead cells are connected tightly by desmosomes |
Stratum corneum |
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Heavily abraded body surfaces (palms of hands and soles of feet) may be covered by this, formed by five layers of keratinocytes |
thick skin |
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formed by four layers of keratinocytes ( most abundant epithelial cells. Covers most of the body |
thin skin |
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At the base of the root; connective tissue containing capillaries and nerves |
hair papilla |
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surround hair papilla |
hair bulb |
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contains flexible soft keartin |
medulla |
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surrounds the medulla; contains hard keratin; gives hair its stiffness |
cortex |
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a layer of hard keratin that coats the hair |
cuticle |
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extends from the hair bulb to halfway to the skin surface |
root hair plexus |
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can erect the hairs; stimulation may result from fear, rage, cold (goose bumps) |
arrector pilli muscles |
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variations result from differences in structure and variations in melanocytes produced pigments Genetically determined hormonal and enviromental factors can affect your hair's condition |
hair color |
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large sebaceous glands that empty directly onto the surface of the epidermis; located on face, back, chest, nipples and male sex organs |
sebacious follicles |
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blood supply and pigment composition and concentration (amounts of carotene and melanin) |
What the color of the epidermis depends on |
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fat distribution in men |
neck, arm, lower back, over the buttocks |
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a lack of pigment air bubbles in the medulla of the hair shaft |
white hair results from |
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Epidermis thins prone to injury and skin infection Vitamin D3 production declines-more sensitive to sun exposure Glandulars activities decline- they overheat easily Reduced blood supply to the dermis hair follicles stop functioning or produce thinner hairs and gray or white hairs Dermis thins and elastic fiber network decrease in size it causes sagging and wrinkling secondary sexual characteristics in hair and body fat distribution begin to fade skin repairs are cause skin infections |
effects of age on the integumentary system |
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Why are lines of cleavage important to surgeon? |
a cut parallel to lines of cleavage will remain closed a cut perpendicular to lines of cleavage will remain open |
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Sebaceous glands and apocrine sweat glands are controlled by the autonomic nervous system; if one is "turned on" they all are "turned on" |
control of glandular secretions |
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considerable degree of functional independence (does not involve nervous or endocrine system) |
Integument system shows a |
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fat distribution in women |
breasts, buttocks, hips and thighs |