Ch.5: Tables
ceruminous cerumen
___________ glands housed within the external ear canal are modified sweat glands; they produce a waxy product called ____________
apocrine
___________ sweat glands produce a thick secretion that becomes odorous after exposure to bacteria on the skin surface
sebaceous
____________ glands discharge an oily sebum into hair follicles by holocrine secretion
vasoconstriction
____________ of dermal blood vessels causes decreased circulation to the skin & a corresponding conservation of heat in the blood
primary secondary
a __________ mammary bud develops as an epidermal outgrowth in the underlying dermis each bud branches to form _________ mammary buds
hematoma
a bruise (visible pool of clotted blood) is observable through the skin - usually due to trauma; also may be indicative of hemophilia or a nutritional or metabolic disorder
impetigo
a contagious, pus-forming bacterial infection of the skin; fluid-filled vesicles form & then rupture, forming a yellow crust
athlete's foot
a fungal infection of the skin, especially between the toes; causes itching, redness, & peeling - also known as tinea pedis
wart
a growth of epidermal cells that forms a roughened projection from the surface of the skin; caused by human papillomavirus
epidermal dendritic cell
a phagocytic cell (active in immune response)
shingles
a skin rash characterized by blisters on red base with burning pain; caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox; after someone has had chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body, associated with parts of the nervous system; emotional stress, immune deficiency, or cancer can reactivate the virus to cause this
blister
a thin-walled, fluid-filled sac either internal to or within the epidermis; caused by a burn or by excessive friction
sebaceous gland
associated with hair follicles - produce lipid material called sebum, which coats epidermis & shaft of hair; provide lubrication & antibacterial activity
stratum basale
both types of glands (sebaceous & sweat) originate from the _________ ________ of the epidermis
mammary glands
breasts - milk to nourish offspring
aging
changes to the skin due to ___________ include slower regeneration & repair, decreased numbers of collagen fibers & melanocytes, diminished immune responsiveness & sweat production, & increased dryness
rosacea
chronic skin disorder that results in redness & small, red, pus-filled bumps or pustules, mainly on the face the cause remains unknown but evidence indicates heredity & environmental factors are to blame
blood vessels sensory nerve endings muscular tissue
components of the dermis include __________ _________, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, hair follicles, nail roots, ___________ ___________ _________, & _________ ____________
integument
composed of epidermis & dermis
hypodermis
deep to the dermis is the subcutaneous layer, or ______________, which is not part of the integumentary system
reticular layer
dense irregular connective tissue
apocrine sweat gland
distributed in axillary, anal, areolar, & pubic regions - produce viscous, complex secretion; secretion influenced by hormones; may act in signaling/communication
merocrine sweat gland
distributed throughout body, except external genitalia, nipples, & lips; especially prevalent of palms, soles, & forehead - produce non-viscous, watery secretion; controlled by nervous system; provide some antibacterial protection; function in thermoregulation & excretion; flush surface of epidermis
epidermis & dermis
epidermal ridges interdigitate with dermal papillae at the boundary between the __________ & _________ to interlock these layers & increase the area of contact between them
hives
eruption of reddish, raised areas on the skin, usually accompanied by extreme itching; causes include certain foods, specific drugs, or stress
albinism
hair is white, skin is pale, irises of eyes are pink - lack of melanin production; inherited recessive condition in which enzyme needed to synthesize melanin is nonfunctional, so melanocytes cannot produce melanin
pruritis
irritating, itching condition of the skin that may be caused by infection of exposure to various irritants, such as chemicals, cleaning solutions, or mites
subcutaneous layer
layer deep to dermis
cleavage
lines of __________ in the skin indicate the predominant direction of the underlying bundles of collagen fibers
keratinocytes
most numerous epidermal cell
corneum
nails are formed from stratum _________; they protect the exposed distal tips of the fingers and toes
nail fields
nails form from thickened epithelial ridges called ________ _________
eczema
noncontagious skin inflammation often characterized by itchy, red vesicles that may be scaly or crusty
hemoglobin
normal skin color is a result of a combination of ____________ in the blood of the dermis & variable quantities of the pigments melanin & carotene
melanocytes
pigment-forming cells
striae
skin stretching due to weight gain or pregnancy causes stretch marks, called _________
cold sore
small, fluid-filled blister that is sensitive & painful to the touch; associated with the lips & the mucosa of the oral cavity; caused by herpes simplex type 1 virus, which infects nerve cells that supply the skin - fever blister
arrector pilli
smooth muscle attached to hair follicle
periderm
surface ectoderm forms a covering called _______ & an underlying basal layer
apocrine glands
the sweat glands that communicate with skin surfaces throughout the body, producing a secretion that is primarily water, are:
vasodilation
__________ of dermal blood vessels causes increased circulation to the skin & loss of excess heat
apocrine & merocrine sweat glands
2 types of sweat (sudoriferous) glands
merocrine
__________ sweat glands produce a thin, watery secretion called sweat (sensible perspiration)
hair follicles
_________ __________ form from hair buds that differentiate into hair bulbs, hair papillae, & sebaceous glands
bronzing
skin appears golden-brown, copper, or bronze in color - glucocorticoid hormone deficiency in the adrenal cortex; addison disease
squamous cell carcinoma
- arises from keratinocytes of stratum spinosum - lesions usually appear on scalp, ears, lower lip, or back of hand - early lesions are raised, reddened, scaly; later lesions form concave ulcers with elevated edges - treated by early detection & surgical removal of lesion - may metastasize to other parts of the body
basal cell carcinoma
- most common type of skin cancer - least dangerous type because it seldom metastasizes - originates in stratum basale - 1st appears as small, shiny elevation that enlarges & develops central depression with pearly edge - usually occurs on face - treated by surgical removal of lesion
malignant melanoma
- most deadly type of skin cancer due to aggressive growth & metastasis - arises from melanocytes, usually in a preexisting mole - individuals at increased risk include those who have severe sunburns, especially as children - characterized by change in mole diameter, color, shape of border, & symmetry - survival rates improved by early detection & surgical removal of lesion - advanced cases (metastasis of disease) are difficult to cure & are treated with chemotherapy, interferon therapy, & radiation therapy
keratinocytes, melanocytes, tactile cells, & epidermal dendritic cells
4 distinct cell types occur within the epidermis:
A = one-half of a mole or birthmark does not match other B = edges are notched, irregular, blurred, or ragged C = color is not uniform; differing shades (usually brown/black, sometimes patches of white/blue/red) D = affected area is larger than 6 mm or is growing E = change in the size, shape, or color of mole; or change in symptoms, how the mole feels (itchy/tender), or what happens on the surface of a mole (especially bleeding)
ABCDE Rule: A - asymmetry --> B - border --> C - color --> D - diameter --> E - evolving -->
thermoregulation
hair functions include protection, thermoregulation, facial expression, sensory reception, visual identification, & dispersal of pheromones
areolar & adipose
the subcutaneous layer consists of _________ connective tissue & __________ connective tissue
hairs
_________ project beyond the skin surface almost everywhere except over the palms of the hands, the sides & soles of the feet, the lips, the sides of the fingers & toes, & portions of the external genitalia
UV rays
_____ ______ from the sun pose the greatest risk for this most common type of cancer
mammary
________ glands are modified apocrine sweat glands that produce milk to nourish a newborn infant
keloid
excess scar tissue caused by collagen formation during healing; often painful & tender
ceruminous glands
external acoustic meatus - secretes cerumen
keratin
fibrous protein in epidermis
dandruff
flaking of the epidermis of the scalp, resulting in white or gray scales in the hair
fingernails
formed from stratum corneum
tactile cells
receptor for touch
graft
severe damage to the dermis & accessory structures of the skin cannot be repaired often, fibrous scar tissue forms, and a ________ is required
jaundice
skin & sclera (white of eyes) appear yellowish - elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood; often occurs when normal liver function is disrupted, & in premature infants whose liver function is not yet sufficient
erythema
skin appears abnormally red - exercise, sunburn, excess heat, emotions (anger/embarrassment) resulting in increased blood flow in dilated blood vessels in the dermis
pallor
skin appears ashen, pale due to white collagen fibers housed within the dermis - decreased blood flow to the skin; occurs as a result of low blood pressure, cold temperature, emotional stress, severe anemia, or circulatory shock
cyanosis
skin appears bluish as a result of oxygen deficiency in circulating blood - airway obstruction, emphysema, or respiratory arrest; also results from exposure to cold weather of from cardiac arrest with slow blood flow
reticular
the ________ layer lies deep to the papillary layer; it consists of dense irregular connective tissue
stratum basale
the _________ __________ is a single cell layer of stem cells adjacent to the basement membrane, separating the epidermis from the dermis
stratum granulosum
the _________ ____________ is composed of 3-5 layers of keratinocytes the process of keratinization begins here
papillary
the _________ layer is composed of areolar connective tissue
stratum lucidium
the ___________ _______________ is a thin, translucent layer of anucleate cells superficial to the stratum granulosum; it occurs only in the think skin of the palms & soles of feet
stratum corneum
the ____________ ____________ has numerous layer of dead, scaly, interlocking keratinized cells
integument
the _____________ is the body's largest organ
matrix cells
the cells in a hair follicle that are responsible for forming hair are the:
mesoderm
the dermis is derived from the __________
ectoderm
the epidermis is derived from the ____________
epidermis dermis
the integument contains a superficial, stratified squamous epithelium called the ___________ and a deeper, dense irregular connective tissue layer called the ___________
secretion
the integument's functions include providing mechanical protection & a physical barrier, preventing water gain & water loss & microbial invasion, regulating temperature, aiding metabolism, contributing to immune defense, perceiving sensations, & excreting wastes through ______________
(integument) (nails, hair, sweat glands, & sebaceous glands)
the integumentary system consists of the skin (_____________) and its derivatives (______, _______, ______ ______, & _______ ___________)
periderm
the layer of squamous epithelium that forms by the 7th week of development to give rise to the integument is the
stratum granulosum
the layer of the epidermis in which cells begin the process of keratinization is the:
derivatives
the nails, hair, & exocrine glands of the skin are known as epidermal ______________, or epidermal appendages, of the integument
desmosomes
the stratum spinosum contains multiple layer of keratinocytes attached together by _____________
insensible perspiration
water loss die to evaporation of interstitial fluid through the surface of the skin is termed ___________ _____________
stores calcium in the dermis
what is not a function of the integument?
melanin is a pigment that accumulates inside keratinocytes
what is true about melanin & melanocytes
reticular layer of dermis; stratified squamous epithelium
what layer is correctly matched with the tissue that forms it?
tactile cell
which epidermal cell type is responsible for detecting touch sensations?
the are located in the dermis
which statement is false about sebaceous glands?