ORGANIZATION
LAYERS OF THE EPIDERMIS
THE DERMIS
GLANDS
GRAB BAG
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The cutaneous membrane and accessory structures.
What are the two major components of the integument?
100
The deepest layer of the epidermis is the ______ _______
The deepest layer of the epidermis is the stratum germinitivum.
100
The papillary and reticular layer are _____________.
The papillary and reticular layers are the two major components of the dermis
100
Two types of sudoriferous glands are ________ and ________.
Apocrine and Merocrine (Eccrine) are two types of sudoriferous glands.
100
The cuticle of the nail is called the _________.
The cuticle of the nail is called the eponychium.
200
The epidermis and the dermis
What are the two major components of the cutaneous membrane?
200
Cells primarily in the stratum spinosum that participate in immunity.
Langerhans or dendritic cells
200
These are formed by bundles of fibers arranged in parallel fashion. They are important for surgeons when making incisions.
Lines of cleavage are formed by parallel bundles of fibers in the dermis.
200
The most numerous type of sudoriferous glands are the ___________ glands.
The merocrine (eccrine) sudoriferous glands are the most numerous.
200
The smooth muscle the is attached to the hair follicle. When it contracts goose bumps occur.
The arrector pili is the muscle attached to the hair follicle. When it contracts, goose bumps occur.
300
What are the papillary and reticular layer
What are the two major components of the dermis?
300
Cells primarily in the stratum germinitivum that help us detect touch.
Merkels cells are in the stratum germinitivum and help us detect touch.
300
When the elastic capabilities of the fibers in the dermis are exceeded _________ ________ occur.
Stretch marks occur when there is extensive distortion of the dermis.
300
State two locations of apocrine glands.
Apocrine glands are located in the armpits (axillae) and the groin area.
300
The scientific name for vitamin D.
Cholecalciferol is the scientific name for vitamin D.
400
Exocrine glands secrete their product to a _____ _______.
Exocrine glands secrete their product to a free surface by way of a duct.
400
What layer of the epidermis does thin skin lack, and where is thin skin found?
Thin skin lacks the stratum lucidum, it is found all over the body EXCEPT the palms and soles.
400
Poison oak rash is an example of ____________.
Poison oak rash is an example of dermatitis.
400
The product of ceruminous glands is __________, commonly called ______ ______.
Ceruminous glands produce cerumen (ear wax).
400
Peach fuzz hair is called ________.
Vellus hairs are peach fuzz hairs.
500
Sweat glands are ________ glands. Scientifically, sweat glands are called _______ ______.
Sweat glands are EXOCRINE glands. Scientifically, sweat glands are called SUDORIFERIOUS GLANDS.
500
State the layers of the epidermis in order from deep to superficial. (thick skin)
Stratum germinitivum Stratum spinosum Stratum granulosum Stratum lucidum Stratum corneum
500
In relation to the epidermis, is the dermis superficial or deep?
The dermis is deep to the epidermis.
500
Explain what sebaceous glands produce and how they relate to hair follicles.
Sebaceous glands produce sebum (an oily, waxy substance) that is secreted into the hair follicle to help maintain the hair.
500
The fibrous protein that is the major structural component of hair and nails is _______.
Keratin is the fibrous protein in hair and nails.
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