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Integumentary System and the Senses
Chapter 5 and Chapter 9
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07/17/2013

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Term
Membrane
Definition
Thin layer or sheetlike structure
Term
Two major types of body membranes
Definition
1. Epithelial Membranes
2. Connective tissue membranes
Term
Composed of epithelial tissue and an underlying layer of specialized connective tissue
Definition
epithelial membranes
Term
composed exclusively of various types of connective tissue, no epithelial tissues present
Definition
connective tissue membranes
Term
3 types of epithelial tissue membranes
Definition
1.Cutaneous Membrane
2.Serous Membrane
3.Mucous Membrane
Term
Primary organ of the integumentary system
Definition
cutaneous membrane (the skin)
Term
cutaneous membrane
Definition
the skin
Term
the skin composes ___% of the body weight
Definition
16%
Term
two layered epithelial membrane that lines body cavaties and covers the surfaces of organs
Definition
serous membrane
Term
the connective tissue layer of the serous membrane that holds and supports the epithelial cells
Definition
basement membrane
Term
the name of the serous membrane is determined by its _________
Definition
location
Term
two types of serous membranes
Definition
parietal portion
&
visceral portion
Term
type of serous membrane which lines the walls of a body cavity (like wallpaper)
Definition
parietal portion
Term
type of serous membrane which covers the surfaces of organs found in body cavaties
Definition
visceral portion
Term
type of membrane that secretes a thin, watery fluid that serves as a lubricant when organs rub against one another and against the walls of the cavaties that contain them
Definition
serous membrane
Term
term used to describe inflammation of the serous membranes in the abdominal cavity
Definition
peritonitis
Term
epithelial membranes that line the body surfaces opening directly to the exterior
Definition
mucous membranes
Term
thick, slippery material that is secreted by the mucous membrane and that keeps the membrane moist
Definition
mucus
Term
term used to describe the transitional area that serves as a point of "fusion" where skin and mucous membranes meet
Definition
mucocutaneous junction
Term
the eyelids, nasal openings, vulva and anus have______ ________ that may become sites of infection or irritation
Definition
mucocutaneous junctions
Term
connective tissue membrane lining the spaces between bones and joints that secretes synovial fluid
Definition
synovial membrane
Term
thick, colorless lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane
Definition
synovial fluid
Term
small cushionlike sacs found between moving body parts making movement easier
Definition
bursae
Term
______ _______ lines the small, cushion-like sacs called bursae
Definition
synovial membranes
Term
The two layers of the cutaneous membrane (the skin)
Definition
1. Epidermis
2. Dermis
Term
Outermost layer of the skin. Relatively thin sheet of stratified squamous epithelium
Definition
epidermis
Term
deeper layer of the skin made up largely of connective tissue
Definition
dermis
Term
The layers of the skin are supported by a thick layer of loose connective tissue and fat called
Definition
subcutaneous tissue(hypodermis)
Term
serves as a stored source of energy for the body and can be used as a food source if required
Definition
fat in the subcutaneous layer
Term
cells in the epidermis are ______ packed
Definition
tightly
Term
innermost layer of the epidermis
Definition
stratum germinativum
Term
cells of the _____ ________ layer of the epidermis undergo mitosis and reproduce themselves
Definition
stratum germinativum
Term
layer of the epidermis that enables the skin to repair itself if it is injured
Definition
stratum germinativum
Term
tough, waterproof material that provides cells in the outer layer of the skin with horny, abrasian-resistant and protective quality
Definition
keratin
Term
tough outer layer of the epidermis
Definition
stratum corneum
Term
deeper cells of the epidermis are packed ______ together
Definition
tightly
Term
the layer of the epidermis that contains the melanocytes that procude melanin to give skin its color
Definition
pigment layer
Term
epidermal layer that gives color to the skin
Definition
pigment layer
Term
brown skin pigment
Definition
melanin
Term
specialized cells in the pigment layer that produce melanin
Definition
melanocyte
Term
the _______ the concentration of melanin, the ________ is the color of the skin
Definition
higher, deeper
Term
bluish apperance of the skin caused by deficient oxygeniation of the blood
Definition
cyanosis
Term
the junction that exists between the thin epidermal layer of the skin above the dermal layer below
Definition
dermal-epidermal junction
Term
blister formation occurs if this junction is damaged or destroyed
Definition
dermal-epidermal junction
Term
layer of the skin where the cells are scattered far apart with many fibers in between
Definition
dermis
Term
upper region of the dermis
Definition
papillary layer
Term
region of the dermis characterized by parallel rows of tiny bumps called dermal papillae
Definition
papillary layer
Term
region of the dermis that forms part of the dermal-epidermal junction forms the ridges and grooves of fingerprints
Definition
dermal papillae
Term
deeper layer of the dermis filled with a dense network of interlacing fibers
Definition
reticular layer
Term
accessory structures of the skin
Definition
Hair
receptors
nails
skin glands
Term
specialized structures required for hair growth
Definition
follicles
Term
the extremely fine and soft hair found on a newborn infant
Definition
lanugo
Term
located at the base of a follicle, a cluster of cells from which hair growth begins from
Definition
hair papilla
Term
smooth muscles of the skin, which are attached to hair follicles,when contraction occurs,the hair stands up resulting in "goose bumps"
Definition
arrector pili
Term
receptors in the skin make it ______ for the body surface to act as a sense organ, relaying messages to the brain such as touch, pain, temperature, and pressure
Definition
possible
Term
type of receptor generally located close to the skin surface capable of detecting sensations of light touch
Definition
meissner(tactile) corpuscle
Term
type of receptor located deep in the dermis capable of detecting pressure on the skin surface
Definition
Pacini (lamellar) corpuscle
Term
receptor that responds to pain
Definition
free nerve endings
Term
receptor that detects low frequency vibration
Definition
Krause-end bulbs
(bulboid corpuscles)
Term
accessory organs of the skin formed when epidermal cells over the terminal ends of the fingers and toes fill with keratin and become hard and platelike
Definition
nails
Term
visible part of the nail
Definition
nail body
Term
part of the nail that lies in a groove and is hidden by the cuticle
Definition
nail root
Term
nail body nearest the root, with a crescent shaped white area
Definition
lanula
Term
if blood oxygen levels drop and cyanosis develops, the nail bed will turn ______
Definition
blue
Term
the two varaties of sudorferous glands(sweat glands)
Definition
1. Ecrine
2. Apocrine
Term
the skind glands include:
Definition
1.Sudoriferous glands
(two varaties)
2.Sebaceous glands
Term
most widespread sweat glands
produces a transparent, watery liquid called perspiration (sweat)
Definition
ecrine sweat glands
Term
outlets of small ducts from ecrine sweat glands
Definition
pores
Term
sweat glands found primarily in the skin in the armpit and in the pigmented skin areas around the genitals
Definition
apocrine sweat glands
Term
glands the grow where hairs grow and secrete oil for the hair and skin
Definition
sebaceous glands
Term
secretion of sebaceous glands
Definition
sebum
Term
three most common types of skin cancer
Definition
1. Squamous cell carcinoma
2. Basal cell carcinoma
3. Malignant melanoma
Term
rare form of skin cancer frequently associated with aids and other immune defficiences
Definition
kaposi sarcome
Term
type of skin cancer that is a slow-growing malignant tumor of the epidermis
Definition
squamous cell carcinoma
Term
skin cancer where lesians typically begin as hard, raised nodules that are usually painless
Definition
squamous cell carcinoma
Term
type of skin cancer that appears first as a small raised lesion that erodes in the center to form a bleeding, crusted center
Definition
basal cell carcinoma
Term
most common type of skin cancer that usually appears on upper face
Definition
basal cell carcinoma
Term
most serious type of skin cancer that develops from a benign mole and then transforms into a dark, spreading cancerous lesion
Definition
malignant melanoma
Term
most serious type of skin cancer that develops from a benign mole and then transforms into a dark, spreading cancerous lesion
Definition
malignant melanoma
Term
most serious type of skin cancer that develops from a benign mole and then transforms into a dark, spreading cancerous lesion
Definition
malignant melanoma
Term
3 functions of the skin
Definition
1.Protection
2.Temperature regulation
3.Sense organ activity
Term
one of the most serious and frequent problems that affect the skin
Definition
burns
Term
degree of burn that causes minor discomfort and some reddening of skin. No blistering occurs and tissue distruction is minimal
Definition
first degree burn
Term
degree of burn that involves the deep epidermal layers and always injurs upper levels of dermis
Definition
second degree burn
Term
degree of burn characterized by complete destruction of epidermis and dermis.often involve underlying muscle and even bone
Definition
third degree burn
Term
inflammation of the serous membrane that lines the chest cavity and cover the lungs
Definition
pleurisy
Term
inflammation of the serous membranes in the abdominal cavity that line the walls and cover the abdominal organs
Definition
peritonitis
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