Integumentary System Functions
what kind of touch receptor is found in dermal papilae?
meissner corpuscles
Which layer of the integumentary system is the most superficial?
epidermis
what are the two layers of the dermis?
papillary
reticular
what part of of hair is showing at the surface of the skin?
shaft
what is the uncontrolled growth of melanocytes?
melanoma
what touch receptor is found in the reticular layer?
pacinian corpuscle
Which layer of the integumentary system is composed of epithelial tissue?
epidermis
What type of touch receptor is found in the dermal papillae?
meissner corpuscles
hair papilla
what is the ABCDE mnemonic in relation to melanoma?
what epidermis layer has stem cells?
stratum basale
what are the 5 layers from superficial to deep?
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale
Which type of receptor is found in the reticular layer and responds to pressure and vibrations?
pacinian corpuscle
what is the sebum-producing gland associated with hair follicles?
sebaceous gland
what are two kind of skin disorders?
eczema and acne
which layer of epidermis has dead cells?
stratum corneum
Which layer of the epidermis contains stem cells?
stratum basale
what connective tissue is found in the hypodermis?
adipose tissue
loose areolar
what gland is found all over the body?
eccrine sweat gland
what is a skin disturbance that occurs on areas of the skin that have a lot of sebaceous glands (back and face)?
acne
what layer of epidermis stains darkly?
stratum spinosum
Which layer of the epidermis stains very darkly?
stratum spinosum
is the hypodermis vascular or avascular?
vascular
what type of gland is important for thermoregulation?
eccrine sweat gland
what is an allergic reaction that is dry and itchy with a rash looking appearance?
eczema