Set: ch 7 Epidermis

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TermDefinition
P*E*T*I*V*S 6 functionsIntegumentary system
ProtectionIntegumentary system 1
ExcretionIntegumentary system 2
Temp regulationIntegumentary system 3
Insulation and cushionIntegumentary system 4
Vitamin d synthesisIntegumentary system 5
Sensory detectionIntegumentary system 6
Cutaneous and Accessory membraneIntegumentary system consists of what two membranes?
Epidermis and DermisCutaneous membrane consists of what two layers?
No, it just separates the integumentary system from deep fascia.Is subcutaneous membrane a part of integumentary system?
Hypodermis and superficial fascia.Subcutaneous membrane is also known as?
MMLK merkel cells, melanocytes, langerhan cells, and Keratinocytes,What are the four cells of the epidermis?
keratinKeratinocytes produce?
melaninMelanocytes secretes what?
Protects cells from UV rays.Melanocytes function?
FrecklesLarge spots of melan produce?
MacrophagesLangerhan cells are what type of cells?
ImmunityLangerhan cells plays a roll in?
Epidermal dendriticLangerhan cells also known as?
Merkel discs + associated nerve endingsMerkel cells have receptors called?
Come Lets Get Some BeerWhat are the layers of the epidermis?
Sinlge layer of cells*Forms epidermal ridges*Merkel cells (touch)*melanocytesStratum (basale) germinativum
Prickels cells*Several layers of cells*Cells held by desmosomes*Presence of Langerhan's cells*Cell contain pre-keratinStratum spinosum
3-5 layers of keratinocytes*no cell divisionStratum granulosum describe
Lamellated and keratohyalin granulesStratum granulosum has two granules types?
water resistant glycolpid that reaches the extracellular space.Lamellated granules contain what?
Intermediate filaments to form keratin that will make the skin stronger.Keratohyalin granules combine with what?
Dead keratinocytesStratum lucidum contain?
outermost layerStratum corneum which layer?
20-30 layers of cellsStratum corneum has how many layers of cells?
Dead cells and cytoplasma filled with keratinStratum corneum contain what?
Constantly shedding and replacingStratum corneum function?

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Creator imaylenai
Created September 15, 2008
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Subject anatomy and physiology
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