The Integumentary System and Body Membranes

Melanin

produced by specialized cells in this layer

Pigment

substance that gives color ro the skin. Latin for "paint"

Dermis

the deeper layer if the skin, made of a thick and largely of connective tissuse

Melanocytes

the higher the concentration of melanin, the deeper the color of the skin

Epidermis

the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates

Stratum Corneum

the tough outer layer of the epidermis

Mucocutaneous Junction

the transitional area that serves as a point of "fusion" where skin and mucous membranes meet

Hypodermis

tissue layer beneath the dermis; contains adipose tissue, a connective tissue that includes fat-storing cells and blood vessels

Partiel Thickness Burns

1st and 2nd degree burns are also called this

pleurisy

A disorder involving the serous membranes of the lungs

Synovial Fliud

A lubricating substance secreted by the tissue to help protect the ends of the bones from damage by friction.

Apocrine sweat glands

Bacteria feast on secretions from these Glands (be specific)

Second Degree Burn

Blistering, severe pain, fluid loss and swelling, scaring is common but not the complete destruction of dermis in this type of burn

Lanugo

The hair of a newborn infant is extremely fine and soft, Latin for "down"

Mucus

a thick slippery substance produced by the mucous membrane

Membrane

a thin, sheetlike structure that may have many important functions in the body.

Keratin

a tough, waterproof material that prodives cells in the outer layer of the skin with a horny, abrasion- resistance, and protective quality.

Connective Tissue Membrane

composed exvlusively of various types of connective tissue; no epithelial cells are present in this type of membrane

Epithelial Membranes

composed of epithelial tissue and an underlying layer of specialized connective tissue

Visceral

covering of an organ

Peritonitis

inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the organs)

Integument

is another name for the skin, and the skin itself is the principal organ of the integumentary system

Dermal- Epidermal Junction

junction between the thin epidermal layer and the dermal layer

Parietal

lining on inside walls of cavity

Synovial Membranes

lining the spaces between bones and joints that move are classified as connective tissue

Pleurisy

painful inflammation of the pleura

Visceral Peritoneum

In dissecting a kidney, you would first have to cut through this outer membrane of the kidney

Third Degree Burn

"Full thickness burn" is this degree

Mucous Membrane

An epithelial membrane that lines a body cavity that opens to the exterior.

Sebum

Associated with every hair for lubrication And protection this secretion's science Name is

Simple squamous epithelial

Cell arrangement, cell type, and tissue type that makes up the serous membranes

Serous Membrane

Composed of two distinct layers of tissue. The epithelial sheet is a thin layer of simple squamous epithelium. The connective tissue layer form a very thin, gluelike basement membrane that holds and supports the epithelial cells.

Membranes function

Cover and Protect the body surface, line body cavities, and cover the inner surface of the hollow organs as the digestive, reproductive, and respiratory passageways

Three Types of Epithelial Membranes

Cutaneous membrane, Serous membranes, Mucous membranes

Eccrine sweat glands

Glands that cause sweaty palms

When does hair grow?

Hair growth begins when cells of the epidermal layer of the skin grow down into the dermis, forming a small tube

Free nerve endings

More than 1000 of these per square inch helps us to respond to painful stimuli

Follicles

Needed for hair growth

Deep Pressure

Pacinian corpuscles sense this

Two types of Serous Membrane

Parietal and Visceral

Pleura and Peritoneum

Pleura: Thoracic Cavities Peritoneum: Abdominal Cavities

Deep and Total Surface

Severity of burn depends on these two things

Cutaneous Membrane

Skin, another word for this. This is the primary organ of the integumentary system. Makes up 16% of body weight

Hair Papilla

Small cluster of cells that produce hair

Bursae

Synovial membranes also line the small cushionlike sacs, found between many moving body parts

dermal Papillae

The upper region, of the dermis characterized by parallel rows of tiny bumps

Meissner's Corpuscles

These are stimulated by a feather on your foot

Kause's end bulbs

These sensory structures are used to sense touch, cold, and the bass from your car stereo

Demal Papille

This highly convoluted layer helps bind the two skin layers together and forms fingerprint ridges

Rules of Nine

Used to evaluate surface area affected by burn

Lanula

Whitish crescent moon between cuticle and nail body

Cyanosis

bluish color of the skin, nail beds, and/or lips due to an insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood

Stratum Germinativam

bottom layer in epidermis, gives rise to other layers. Reproduces skin