Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
12 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Protects the dermis, prevents water loss, synthesizes vitamin D |
Epidermis |
|
|
Supports epidermis |
Papillary layer |
|
|
Has sensory receptors for touch, pressure, pain, vibration, and temperature. Blood vessels here- help w thermoregulation |
Reticula Layer |
|
|
Two layers of the dermis |
Papillary layer and reticular layer |
|
|
Not truly part of the integumentary system Subcutaneous layer of fat and loose connective tissue |
Hypodermis |
|
|
Most abundant epithelial cells Dominate epidermis Contain large amounts of keratin 5 layers |
Keratinocyte |
|
|
Located in stratum basal Produce the pigment in melanin |
Melanocyte |
|
|
Dead, water resistant, allows insensible perspiration |
Stratum Corneum |
|
|
Glassy layer- in thick skin only (Palms and soles of feet) |
Stratum Lucidum |
|
|
Grainy layer, making a lot of a keratin and keratohylin |
Stratum Granulosum |
|
|
Spiny layer (pincushions) contain immune response cells |
Stratum Spinosum |
|
|
Deepest basal layer, attach to basement membrane, contains stem cells, melanocytes, and tactile cells |
Stratum Basale |
