Integumentary System

what is the outermost and thinnest layer of skin compised of stratified squamous epithelia

what fills cells with a tough, waterproof protein when they approach the surface of the skin

what does the pigment layer of the epidermeris contain

what produces melanin

what determines skin color and our ability to prevent UV skin injury

what is the deeper and thicker layer of the cutaneous membrane comprised mainly of arranged connective tissues

what is the most superficial portion of the dermis made up of

what allows the dermis to bind with the epidermis and gives human unique fingerprints

what area of the body contains blood vessles and nerves that feed the integument

what part of the integumentary system provides physical and UV light protection and heat insulation

what part of the integumentary system prevents dirft, micro and macro organisms into the ears, nose and eyes

how many hairs on are the scalp

how much does hair grow each day

what is the fine, temporary downy hair on an infant called

what is an extension of the epidermis into the dermis that will house hair

what is the hair that is seen called

what is the hair that is not seen called

what is the origin of hair, and is innervated by nerves and blood vessels from the hypodermis

what part of the integumentary system is a small smooth muscle that is attached to both the hair follicle and epidermal/dermal junction

what part of the integumentary contracts when its cold or becuase of emotional interaction and causes goose bumps

what skin gland secretes a lipid fluid/sebum

which skin gland lubricates the hair root, moisturizes the epidermis, and inhibits bacterial growth

which skin gland secretes sweat through ducts to the epidermis

what components make up sweat

what are the two types of sudoriferous glands

which type of sudoriferous gland sends sweat to the epidermis via hair follicles

where are apocrine glands found

which type of sudoriferous gland secreations are very fluid and released through their own ducts to the epidermis

what are the 6 functions of the integumentary system

what does the integumenatry protect agaisnt

what function of the integumenatry system involves the contraction of arector pili muscles to provide heat production and sweat release

how can the body temperature increase or decrease

what function of the integumentary system involves skin recepotrs that detect change in temp, pressure, texture and relay info to brain

what function of the integumentary system involves vitamin d that is synthesized from cholesterol by epidermal cells when exposed to sunlight

what function of the integumentary system involves the extensive vascular supply of the dermis allow skin to hold 5% of blood volume

what function of the integumentary system regulates water leaving and prevents water from entering the body

what are the most serious and frequent disorders of the integumentary system

what integumentary system disorder is tissue damage caused by friction, extreme temp, chemicals, electricity, radiation, or UV light

which degree of burn is only the damage of the epidermis with localized redness, swelling and pain

how long does it take for a first degree burn to heal

what is an example of a first degree burn

which degree of burn involves damage to the epidermis and upper dermis with localized redness, swelling, pain and blisters

how long does it take for a 2nd degree burn to heal

which degree of burn involves the damage or loss of both layers of skin and its underlying tissues

which degree of burn results in gray-white, black or cherry red with little or no swealing and is not painful at first

what degree of burn requires a skin graph otherwise healing will not occur and scarring will occur

what disorder is the abnormally fast cellular divisions creating neoplams/tumors that may be benign or malignant

what are the 3 types of skin tumors

what type of skin cancer is the most common and least malignant

what type of skin cancer is slow growing and metastais rarely occurs, full cure by removal in 99% cases

what type of skin cancer is the 2nd most common and usually occurs on the scalp, ears, dorsum of hands and lower lip

what type of skin cancer appears as a small rounded elevation of skin

what type of skin is thought to be sun induced and curable if detected and treated by removal or radiation, cure rate 90%+

what type of skin cancer is of melanocytes and accounts for 5% of skin cancers

where does melonoma occur

what does ABCDE stand for when recognizing melanoma

what disorder is the hair loss of any kind

what is alopecia caused by