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Chapter 4
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology; 10th edition by Marieb
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
06/22/2015

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Epithelial membranes
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Covering and lining; Cutaneous, mucous, serous
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Synovial membranes
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Connective tissue; areolar connective tissue line joints, bursae, and tendon sheaths
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Cutaneous membranes
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Skin; keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium; dry membrane
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Mucous membrane
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stratified squamous or columnar epithelium resting on loose connective tissue (lamina propria); lines body cavities open to exterior
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Serous membrane
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Simple squamous ep. one areolar connective tissue, parietal and visceral layer separated by serous fluid
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Skin functions
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Functions: regulate heat loss, protective barrier, vitamin D
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Epidermis
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Outer layer of skin consisting of stratified squamous ep.; capable of keratinizing (becoming tough)
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Dermis
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Deeper layer of skin consisting of dense connective tissue
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Hypodermis
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subcutaneous; Adipose tissue that anchors the skin to underlying organs (fat storage)
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Melanin
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Pigment produced by melanocytes that gives skin and hair its color; yellow, rust, brown, and black
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Carotene
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Orange-yellow pigment that contributes to skin color (found in carrots)
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Sweat glands
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exocrine; eccrine (sweat) and apocrine (into armpit hair)
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Sebaceous glands
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exocrine; oil-secreting (usually into hair)
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Burns
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1st-Epidermis damaged, heals in 2-3 days
2nd-Epidermis and some dermis damaged (blisters)
3rd-Destroy entire thickness of skin
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