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Integument
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
10/05/2011

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Functions of the integument
Definition
Protections, insulation, secretion, site of Vitamin D synthesis, cutaneous sense glands in the dermis
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Epidermis
Definition
composed of epithelium
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dermis
Definition
composed of connective tissue
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Epidermis
Definition
avascular; keratinized stratified squamous epithelium consisting of four cell types and five layers
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keratinocytes
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most abundant epithelium cell; function to produce keratin fibrils
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Keratin
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fibrous protein that gives the epidermis its durability and protective capabilities
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melanocytes
Definition
spidery black cells that produce pigment
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dendritic cells
Definition
epidermal;also called langerhans cells; play a role in immunity
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stratum corneum
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(horny layer)outermost epidermal layer that has 20 to 30 cell layers; bulk of the epidermal thickness; cells are dead and fully keratinized
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stratum lucidum
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(clear layer)thin layer of translucent flattened dead keratinocytes with distinctive boundaries
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stratum granulosum
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(granular layer) thin layer named for the abundant granules its cells contain
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stratum spinosum
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(spiny layer) cells contain thick weblike bundles of intermediate filaments; cells divide rapidly in this layer. Cells receive nourishment in this layer
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stratum basale
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(basal layer) a single row of cells adjacent to the dermis; cells undergo mitotic cell division
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Dermis
Definition
dense irregular connective tissues
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papillary layer
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the more superficial dermal region composed of areolar connective tissue; fingerlike projections
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dermal papillae
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attaches to the epidermis above; lie on top of larger dermal layers and give skin the unique fingerprints on hands and feet
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reticular layer
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deepest skin layer; contains arteries, veins, sweat and sebacceous glands and pressure receptors
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skin color
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result of amount of melanin in skin, amount of carotene in skin and degree of oxygenation of the blood
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nails
Definition
hornlike derivatives of the epidermis
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hair
Definition
structure consisting of a medulla a central region surronded by the cortex and then by a protective cuticle
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follicle
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a structure formed from both epidermal and dermal cells; its inner epithelial root sheath is enclosed by a basement membrane
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papilla
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a small nipple of dermal tissue that protrudes into the hair bulb from the connective tissue sheath and provides nutrition to the growing hair
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arrector pili muscle
Definition
small bands of smooth muscle that contract during cold or fright, the follicle is pulled upright giving the skin goosebumps
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sebaceous oil glands
Definition
ducts usually empty into a hair follicle
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sebum
Definition
product of sebacceaous glands
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eccrine glands
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also called merocrine sweat glands; produce clear perspiration all over the body; under control of the nervous system
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apocrine glands
Definition
found in the axillary and genital areas; secrete a milky protein and fat rich substance
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dermography
Definition
fingerprinting
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