integumentary flashcards

Stratum corneum

Layer of dead cells 20-30 think. Thick, pertained cells protect the body/regularly shed from body

Stratum lucidum

A think layer on f translucent cells only found on palms and feet

Stratum granulosum

Cells begin to flatten and disintegrate. Accumulate keratin granules, responsible for water proofing skin

Stratum spinosum

“Spiny layer” named for the irregular shape of the cells. Several cells thick. Contains pre-keratinized filaments

Stratum basale

Constantly dividing and pushing up cells into the next layer

Melanoma

Uncontrolled division of melanocytes

basal cell carcinoma

Uncontrolled division of cells into the stratum basale layer

Squamous cell carcinoma

Division of cells in spinosum layer

Eccrine

merocrine sweat glands abundant in palms, soles of feet, and forehead

Apocrine

Known for body oder, found in armpits and g

Sudoriferous

Sweat glands

Sebaceous

Oil glands