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Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 4 Skin and Body Membranes Flashcards

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8245408823EpidermisOuter layer of skin, avascular, composed of 5 layers: (outtermost to innermost layer) -Stratum Corneum -Stratum Lucidum (found only in hands and soles of the feet) -Stratum Granulosum -Stratum Spinosum -Stratum Basale0
8245408824Epithelial Tissue Membranes-Cutaneous -Serous -Mucous1
8245408825Cutaneous MembraneSkin; covers the surface of the body.2
8245408826Mucous MembraneLines all cavities that open to the outside of the body. (adapted for absorption and secretion)3
8245408827Serous (serosa) MembraneLines the body cavities that are closed to the exterior; rests on a thin layer of areolar tissue; lines the peritoneum, pleura, and pericardium.4
8245408828Serous FluidClear fluid secreted by sell that allows organs to slide easily across each other without friction.5
8245408829PeritoniumDouble layered membrane surrounding the abdominal organs.6
8245408830PleuraMembrane surrounding the lungs.7
8245408831PericardiumMembrane surrounding the heart.8
8245408832Synovial MembranesLoose, connective tissue that lines the joint cavity; provides a smooth surface, secretes a lubricating fluid, is composed of areolar connective tissue.9
8245408833SkinCutaneous membrane.10
8245408834Parietal LayerLines a specific portion of the wall of the ventral cavity.11
8245408835Visceral LayerCovers the outside of the organs in a cavity.12
8245408836Integumentary SystemConsists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails.13
8245408837KeratinTough, fibrous protein that is found in hair and nails.14
8245408838Functions of the Integumentary System-Protection -Sensory -Vitamin D production -Temperature regulation -Excretion and absorption.15
8245408839DermisStrong, stretchy, and functions to bind the body together. Composed of 2 major regions: -Papillary -Reticular16
8245408840HypodermisSubcutaneous tissue. Adipose and connective tissue.17
8245408841KeratinocytesCells that produce keratin.18
8245408842Order of Epidermis Tissues (mnemonic)(outermost to innermost) Come Lets Get Sun Burned C- Corneum L- Lucidum G- Granulosum S- Spinosum B- Basale19
8245408843Stratum BasaleDeepest layer of the epidermis; closest to the dermis; adequately nourished; cells are constantly dividing (mitosis) Function: makes melanin.20
8245408844Stratum SpinosumConsists of 8-10 layers of keratinocytes bound tightly together by desmosomes; spiny layer. Function: phaygocytosis21
8245408845Stratum GranulosumCells become flatter and increasingly full of keratin. Function: Contains granules that make keratin.22
8245408846Stratum LucidumA layer of epidermis found ONLY in thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles of the feet. Function: extra protection.23
8245408847Stratum CorneumMost superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells. Function: protects and waterproofs.24
8245408848MelaninA pigment that ranges from yellow to brown to black. Produces by melanocytes; located in the stratum basale.25
8245408849MelanocytesEpidermal cells that synthesize the pigment melanin, which protect the body from UV light.26
8245408850Epidermal Dendritic CellsImportant in alerting and activating the immune system to a threat such as a bacterial or viral invasion.27
8245408851Merkel CellsAssociated with sensory nerve endings and serve as touch receptors.28
8245408852Papillary LayerUpper dermal region; uneven and has projections from its superior (upper) surface called dermal papillae (fingerprints)29
8245408853Reticular LayerThe deepest skin layer and contains irregularly arranged blood vessels, sweat and oil glands, and deep pressure receptors.30
8245408854Dermal PapillaeSmall nipple/peg like extensions of the dermis in to the epidermis (known as fingerprints)31
8245408855Decubitus UlcersBed sores; caused by constant pressure on an area of skin for a prolonged period of time.32
8245408856CaroteneAn orange-yellow pigment found in orange and yellow and leafy green vegetables.33
8245408857HemoglobinPigment in red blood cells that are found in the dermis. Crimson color of the hemoglobin flushes through transparent cell layers and gives light-skinned individuals a rosy glow.34
8245408858Pallor/BlanchingPale; may signify anemia, low blood pressure, or impaired blood-flow to the area.35
8245408859JaundiceYellowing of the skin. Usually signifies liver disorder. Excess bile pigments are absorbed into the blood, circulated, and deposited into body tissues.36
8245408860BruiseBlack and blue marks on the skin; reveals where blood has escaped circulation and has clotted in the tissue spaces. Clots are called hemotomas.37
8245408861ErythemaReddened skin, may indicate embarrassment (blushing), fever, hypertension, inflammation, or an allergy.38
8245408862Skin AppendagesOrginates in the epidermis: -Cutaneous glands -Hair -Hair Follicles -Nails39
8245408863Cutaneous GlandsGlands that release their secretions to the skin surface via ducts (exocrine glands) 2 types: -Sebaceous glands -Sweat glands (sudoriferous)40
8245408864Sebaceous GlandsOil glands that are found all over the skin except on the palm and soles of the feet. Sebaceous glands release sebum.41
8245408865SebumOily substance released from the sebaceous glands; lubricant that keeps the skin soft moist and prevents the hair from becoming brittle.42
8245408866Sweat (sudoriferous) GlandsFound all over the body. 2 types: -Eccrine -Apocrine43
8245408867Eccrine GlandsFound all over the body; produce sweat via a duct that opes as a pore. Primarily made up of water, salt, vitamin C, traces of metabolic wastes, and lactic acid. Function: regulate body temperature.44
8245408868Apocrine GlandsFound ONLY in the axillary (armpit) and genital area of the body; secretes a milky substance that provides nutrients for bacteria living on the skin. Contains fatty acids and proteins. Function: unknown45
8245408869HairMade up of keratin; produced by the hair follicle; is a flexible epithelial structure; provides protection and insulation. Each hair consists of: Medulla- central core Cortex- bulky middle Cuticle- outermost layer46
8245408870Hair FolliclesCompound structures; INNER epidermal sheath is composed of epithelial tissues and forms the hair. OUTER dermal sheath is actual dermal connective tissue and provides blood supply to the matrix.47
8245408871Arrector PiliSmall bands of smooth muscle that connect to each side of the hair follicle. When these muscles contract, the hair is pulled upright. (Goosebumps)48
8245408872NailA scale-like modification of the epidermis. Nail is bordered by skin called nail folds. Proximal nail is call the cuticle. Nail bed ---> stratum basale.49
8245408873BurnTissue damage and cell death caused by intense heat, electricity, UV (sunburn), or chemicals. 3 types of burns: -First degree -Second degree -Third degree50
8245408874First-Degree BurnOnly the epidermis is damaged; heals with no special treatment.51
8245408875Second-Degree BurnInvolves injury to the epidermis and the upper region of the dermis. Skin is reddened, painful, and blisters appear.52
8245408876Third-Degree BurnDestroys the entire thickness of the skin. Burned areas appear gray-white or blackened; not painful because nerve endings have been destroyed. Regeneration is not possible and skin grafting must be done to cover exposed tissue.53
8245408877Rule of NinesDivides the body into 11 areas; each accounting for 9% of the total body surface area. Plus an additional area surrounding he genitals representing 1% of the body surface area.54
8245408878Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)An itchy red peeling condition of the skin between the toes resulting from a fungal infection.55
8245408879Boils/CarbunclesAn inflammation of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands.56
8245408880Cold SoresSmall fluid-filled blisters that itch and sting, caused by the herpes simplex infection.57
8245408881Contact DermatitsItching, redness, and swelling of the skin, progressing to blistering, caused by exposure of the skin to chemicals.58
8245408882ImpetigoInvolves pink water-filled raised lesions, usually around the mouth and nose that develop a yellow crust and eventually rupture. Caused by the staphylococcus bacteria.59
8245408883PsoriasisChronic condition characterized by the over production of skin cells. Results on reddened epidermal lesions covered with dry scales that itch burn and crack.60
8245408884Basal Cell CarcinomaLeast malignant and most common skin cancer. Stratum basale cells altered so they cannot for keratin and no longer honor the boundary between the epidermis and dermis, Must be surgically removed.61
8245408885Squamos Cell CarcinomaArises from cells in the stratum spinosum and appears as a scaly red papule. Occurs mostly on scalp, ears, dorsum of hands and lower lip. Surgery removal or radiation therapy.62
8245408886Malignant MelanomaCancer of the melanocytes. Accounts for 5% of skin cancers, but is the most deadly.63
8245408887ABCD RuleA- Asymmetry: 2 sides do not match B- Border- Borders are not smooth C- Colors- Contains different colors D- Diameter- Spot is bigger than 6mm (pencil eraser)64
8245408888Lamellar/Pacinian CorpusclesNerve endings in the skin responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure.65
8245408889Meissner's CorpusclesNerve endings in the skin that is responsible for sensitivity to light touch.66
8245419308Epidermis67
8245427152Dermis68
8245440533decubitus ulcersbed sores69
8245447131sebaceous glandsoil glands of the skin70

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