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A&P 1 LAB/MIDTERM: SKIN AND OVERVIEW OF SKELETAL SYSTEM
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What are the functions of the integumentary system?
Insulate and cushion
Protection
Regulate body temperature
Metabolic functions (vit. D)
Excretion (urea, salts, and water)
Give 3 examples of excreted products by the integumentary system.
UREA
SALTS
WATER THROUGH SWEAT
What are the 2 distinct regions of the skin?
Epidermis
Dermis
What is the outer most layer of the skin?
Epidermis
Is the epidermis vascular?
NO, it is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
What the 4 distinct cell types found in the epidermis?
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Epidermal dendritic cellsĀ
Tactile (Merkel) cells
What cell in the epidermis is the most abundant and mainly produces keratin fibrils?
Keratinocytes
What cell in the epidermis is the production of melanin, protects deeper epidermal layers from ultraviolet radiation?
Melanocytes
What cell in the epidermis serves a role in immunity?
Epidermal dendritic cells (Langerhans cells)
What cell in the epidermis works in conjunction with sensory nerve endings, form sensitive touch receptors?
Tactile (Merkel) Cells
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A&P 1 LAB/MIDTERM: SKIN AND OVERVIEW OF SKELETAL SYSTEM
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FOR MIDTERM LAB REVIEW, WEEK 4
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2018-02-07T02:19:32Z
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