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Integumentary system

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Name the 4 different types of epidermis cells.   show
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show 1.produce keratin which gives skin its strength, flexibility, and waterproofs skin's surface 2. connects desmosomes  
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Melanocytes and skin   show
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show Helps immune system by processing antigens (foreign materials)  
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show 1. Found in the deepest layer of the epidermis 2. Acts as sensor receptors (touch)  
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Layers of epidermis   show
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show Deepest layer or the epidermis; Attached to the dermis; single row of the youngest keratinocytes resting on the basement membrane (between dermis and epidermis); Melanocytes and Merkel Cells are also found scattered thought this layer  
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show Gets all nutrients through diffusion due to lack of blood vessels in epidermis and has greatest access to nutrients; Merkel Cells communicate with the neuron  
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show Melanocytes transport vesicles containing melanin to the keratinocytes; sunlight will trigger more melanin to be produced; melanin stays in keratinocytes and helps protect agains UV light  
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show Mostly Keratinocytes connected by desmosomes; cells are metabolically active and synthesize keratin; As cells move up in the layers of this layer they get more flattened and prepare to die; 2nd layer (above Stratum basale)  
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show Above the stratum Spinosum (3rd layer) Dead keratinocytes; all that remains is a bag of keratin; this layer is 3-5 layers thick  
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show Only in thick skin (5 layers like palms) and located above Stratum Granulosum in these areas (4th layer) ; A thin single layer of dead skin cells that is see through or clear  
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show Bags of Keratin; dead cells; water tight cells held together by desmosomes and oil on the skin helps keep it water tight as well; The top or 5th layer in thick skin but the top or 4th layer in thin skin. Protects against infection  
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show We shed dead skins cells every day; It takes epidermis cells 1 month to move from the bottom layer to the top  
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show 1. Dermal Papillae 2. Reticular Layer  
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show Top layer of dermis (closest to epidermis); makes up 20% of dermal layer; papillary layer (looks like nipples and indentions); The nipple projections have ridges that make up finger prints; this layer contains fibers that run parallel with the skin  
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Dermal Papillae (physiology/function)   show
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Reticular layer (anatomy/definition)   show
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Reticular layer (physiology/function)   show
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Reticular layer and hair follicles   show
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show Is below the skin; Not a layer or part of the skin  
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Cleavage (tension) Lines   show
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show appendages of the skin and serve a particular function; derivatives of epidermis with a role in maintaining homeostasis; Ex. hair, sebaceous glands, sweat glands  
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Sweat glands   show
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Eccrine (sweat) glands (merocrine glands)   show
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show hypotonic blood filtrate; 99% water and some HCl so it is slightly acidic to inhibit growth of viruses; actually odorless, the odor comes from bacteria action on the sweat secretions  
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show Confined to armpits, areola of nipples, and anogenital areas; play little role in thermoregulation; larger ducts empty into hair follicles; only develops odor when it comes in contact with bacteria; stimulated by puberty and remain dormant until then  
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show Glands that produce milk; found on the chest (breast area); everyone has them (even males)  
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Sebaceous (oil) glands (anatomy/definition)   show
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Sebaceous (oil) glands (physiology/function)   show
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Sebum   show
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Acne develops when:   show
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Functions of hair   show
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show covers entire body except palms, soles, lips, nipples, and portions of external genitalia  
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show made up of filamentous strands of dead keratinized cells or "hard keratin"  
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show 1.Shaft- projects from the skin 2.Root- embedded in the dermis of the skin  
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show 1.Medula- inner layer 2.Cortex- middle layer 3.Cuticle- outer layer  
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show the cuticle comes off or separates from the shaft and exposes the inner layers (cortex, and if bad enough, the medula)  
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show a cuticle and cortex but not always a medulla  
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Hair matrix cells   show
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Melanocytes and hair   show
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Nerve ending in hair...   show
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As hair grows...   show
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show are modified epithelial cells  
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Hair care   show
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Functions of hair   show
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show covers entire body except palms, soles, lips, nipples, and portions of external genitalia  
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Anatomy of hair   show
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main parts of hair   show
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show 1.Medula- inner layer 2.Cortex- middle layer 3.Cuticle- outer layer  
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Split ends   show
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show a cuticle and cortex but not always a medulla  
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Hair matrix cells   show
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show Can produce a large array of colors; gray hair is caused by no melanon being produced  
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Nerve ending in hair...   show
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As hair grows...   show
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Cells outside of the cuticle (outer layer)   show
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show a multibillion dollar business  
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2 types of hair   show
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show all visible (or dark) hair; usually longer and more coarse than vellus hair; Ex. Hair on top of head  
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Vellus hair   show
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show They are really not extremely different they are just two extremes of a spectrum; hair can switch back and forth between terminal and vellus states  
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show Usually cause by puberty; Testosterone turns mens vellus hair to terminal hair at puberty (ex. beard, leg hair, ect.); There is very little testosterone in women but just enough to change some of their vellus hair at puberty as well (ex. leg hair)  
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show Not as common as vellus to terminal; terminal hairs will become dormant and turn to vellus hairs (growth cycle); because of this process we loose an average of 90 hairs a day; most common hair type in women  
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show largely impacted by diet and hormones  
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show Thinning of the hair that is age related; Due to the growth cycle of hair being slowed down with age so it takes the hair follicles longer to get out of the dormant stage and begin the cycles again  
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show 1.Anagen- Growth phase (longest phase) 2.Catagen- Transitional phase (follicle shrinks and lower part is destroyed) 3.Telogen- Resting phase (Hair falls out and follicle is dormant until the next growth phase and the cycle starts over)  
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show At the end of the telogen phase the follicle will remain dormant for 5-6 weeks and then will restart phases; Hair is constantly going through these phases; each follicle will go through at their own pace regardless of the stage of surrounding follicles  
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show "male pattern baldness"; genetically determined and sex-influenced condition; recessive train found on the X chromosome; Males have to get it from their mother; females can also get it but it is more rare; caused by follicular response to DHT  
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show Dihydrotestosterone; prevents nutrients from reaching hair follicle  
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Types of skin cancer   show
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show Least malignant (cancerous); Stratum basale cells proliferate and invade dermis; more common in areas frequently exposed to the sun; This is a cancer of the keratinocytes  
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show cancer of the keratinocytes of the stratum spinosa; grows rapidly, metastasizes; good outcome if caught early  
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show Most dangerous because it metastasizes very rapidly and is resistant to chemotherapy; cancer of melanocytes; occurs in preexisting moles 1/3 of the time  
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show A- asymmetry: two sides dont match B- border irregularity: indentations in border C- color: pigmented spot contains several black colors D- diameter: Larger than 6mm diameter (pencil eraser)  
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show First degree, second degree, and third degree  
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show Least serious; only the epidermis is damaged; symptoms include localized redness, swelling, and pain  
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show epidermis and upper regions of dermis are damaged; symptoms include the first degree symptoms as well as blisters forming in burnt area due to fluid accumulation between dermis and epidermis  
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show Most serious; entire thickness of the skin is damaged; symptoms include grey-white, cherry red, or black color in the burned area; there is no initial edema or pain due to nerve endings being destroyed  
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Assessing burned area   show
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show over 25% of the body has 2nd degree burns; over 10% of the body has 3rd degree burns; there are 3rd degree burns on face, hands, or feet  
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