Integumentary System Functions
What is the most superficial layer of the integumentary system?
epidermis
What is the most superficial layer of the epidermis?
stratum corneum
What is the most superficial layer of the dermis?
Papillary layer
What glands are located in the armpits and genitalia
apocrine glands
What burn only affects the epidermis?
1st degree
How does the integumentary system regulate body temperature?
sweat glands
What layer of the epidermis is only found in thick skin?
stratum lucidum
What is the deepest layer of the dermis called?
Reticular layer
What are the most common glands on the body?
Eccrine glands
Where does melanoma develop?
Within the melanocytes
What are three functions of the integumentary system?
Protect, regulate and sense
What is the deepest layer of the epidermis?
stratum basale
What do messiner corpuscle's sense?
fine touch, pressure and low frequency vibration
What glands usually have an odor?
apocrine glands
What burn is characterized by blistering?
2nd degree
What is the deepest layer of the integumentary system?
Hypodermis
Which cells give our skin pigmentation?
Melanocytes
Are pacinian corpuscles encapsulated or unencapsulated?
Encapsulated
What is the structure that raises the hair?
Arector pili muscle
What is the most common type of skin cancer?
Basal cell carcinoma
What are the accessories of the integumentary system?
Hair, nails, glands
Which layer of the epidermis has stem cells?
Basal cells
What two types of tissue are found in hypodermis?
loose areolar connective tissue and adipose
What gland produces sebum?
sebaceous gland
What is the deadliest type of skin cancer?
Melanoma