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ET Classification & Body Membranes
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100

This type of skin pigments is produced based on genetics & exposure to light.

Melanin

100

What are the two ways in which we classify ET (BE SPECIFIC).

1) # layers (simple, stratified)

2) shape (squamous, cuboidal, columnar)

100
Of the two MAJOR gland types, which are found in the integumentary system and which are not found in the integumentary system?

-Exocrine

-Endocrine

100

What are the 3 main layers of the skin (superficial to deep)?

Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis.

100

What are the 4 main functions of the skin?

1) protection

2) body heat/loss

3) excretion of urea and uric acid

4) synthesize Vit D

200

This type of skin color alteration is associated with liver disorders.

Jaundice

200

What are the 3 different ET membranes.

Cutaneous, Mucous, and Serous

200
Oil glands are also known as ______ glands, and they have ducts that empty into ______.

Oil; hair follicles.

200

What are the two types of fibers found in the dermis layer of the skin?

Collagen & Elastic

200

This type of skin appendage contains a central medulla, a cortex and a cuticle.

Hair

300

This type of skin pigment helps to boost the skin’s health.

Carotene

300

______ membranes opens to the exterior of the body, and ______membranes are closed to the exterior of the body.

Mucous; Serous

300

What are the two types of Sudoriferous Glands?

Eccrine & Apocrine

300

Which layer of the dermis layer houses pain receptors and touch receptors?

Papillary Layer

300

This type of skin appendage is characterized as a scale like modification of the epidermis.

Nail

400

Type of skin alteration that is related to anemia.

Pallor, blanching, or paleness. 

400

What are the two layers of the serous membrane and what do they cover/where are they found?

1) Visceral: outside of the organ

2) Parietal: lines ventral body cavity

400

Sweat is composed mostly of ______ & also contains Vitamin ____.

Water; C
400

Which layer of the skin contains adipose cells?

Hypodermis

400

Blisters are oftentimes seen with this type of burn.

2nd degree

500

Skin color alterations (generic name: scientific name)

Redness: _____

Pale/Blanching: _____

Yellowing: _____

Bruises: _____

Erythema

Pallor

Jaundice

Hematoma

500

What type of tissue does synovial membrane fall under, and what do synovial membranes surround?

CT & joints

500

What type of sudoriferous gland releases milky/yellowish sweat?

Apocrine

500
How many layers are within the epidermis, and what are those layers (superficial to deep)?

5: stratum (Corneum, Lucidum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Basale)

500

What 3 criteria make a burn critical?

1) over 25% of 2nd degree

2) over 10% of 3rd degree

3) 3rd degree to face, hands or feet.