Integumentary System 1
Integumentary System 2
Integumentary System 3
Integumentary System 4
Integumentary System 5
100

The layer of the skin that contains nerves, blood vessels, sweat glands ...

Dermis

100

The superficial layer of the skin.

Epidermis

100

The cells that produce melanin and the cancer formed from these cells.

Melanocytes

melanoma

100

Which type of burn is classified as a mild sunburn?

First degree burn

100

The 5 layers of the epidermis are the .... (stratum___________ x5)

1. Stratum corneum

2. Stratum Lucidum

3. Stratum Granulosum

4. Stratum Spinosum

5. Stratum Basale

200

What are the 2 layers of the dermis and how do they differ in their structure/tissue make-up?

Papillary and reticular

Papillary: Loose CT

Reticular: Bundles of collagen fibers

200

The layer of connective tissue that connects skin to muscle and bone.

Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)

200

The type of burn that causes the tissues and nerves to be completely damaged, resulting in no pain for the patient.

Third degree burns

200

Name two factors that determine the amount of melanin your body produces/dictates skin color/tone. 

Genetics, hormones, amount of sun exposure.

200

Where does hair growth occur?


Hair follicle/root/bulb

300

The type of skin cancer that is very serious if not caught early. 

Malignant melanoma

300

Define the ABCDEs of skin cancer

Asymmetry

borders (Irregular)

Color

Diameter (<or> than 6mm 

Evolution


300

This type of gland becomes active at puberty; responds to fear, emotions, and produces body odor.

Apocrine sweat glands

300

This type of gland is connected to hair follicle and keeps hair and skin moisturized. 

Sebaceous (oil) gland

300

Name two mechanisms that helps keep our bodies from losing too much heat.

Goose bumps (shivering) and blood vessels constricting to reduce blood flow (vasoconstriction)

400

Name 3 risk factors for skin cancer

Genetics, light skin tone, excessive sun exposure, aging, exposure to certain chemicals

400

The most frequent type of skin cancer.

Basal cell carcinoma

400

A chronic skin condition that can be triggered by allergic reactions to chemicals, fabrics, heat, and dryness. 

Eczema

400

What are the 5 functions of the skin?

1. Protective barrier

2. Temperature Regulation

3. Excretion (water maintenance) 

4. Production of Vitamin D

5. Sensation (touch, heat, pain, etc)

400

What is keratin and in which layer of the epidermis do you find pre-keratin filaments?

A protein that makes up our hair, skin and nails; provides protection and structure.

Stratum spinosum

500

name two mechanisms that help regulate body temperature so we do not overheat.

Sweat and blood vessels dilate releasing heat.

500

A chronic skin condition that causes flaky, silver-white patches called scales on the skin. Not curable, but symptoms can be relieved through medications and moisture.

Psoriasis

500

What is the phrase used to describe the body being divided into 11 regions, each accounting for 9% of total body areas, used to determine body area that has been burned.

What is the TBSA burned in an individual who has burned their entire right arm and leg?

Rule of Nines

27% (18% leg and 9% arm)

500

The type of glands that respond to increases in body temperature and do not produce body odor.

Eccrine glands

500

What structure is responsible for providing unique fingerprints and serves as the boundary between what?

Dermal papillae (papillary ridges)

boundary between epidermis and dermis

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