Anatomy - Integumentary System

What are the three main parts of the cutaneous membrane?

Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous Layer (Hypodermis)

Fill in the blank: The cutaneous membrane provides __________ from impact, chemicals, and infection.

Protection

What does the cutaneous membrane synthesize and store?

Vitamin D3 and lipids in adipose tissue

Fill in the blank: The epidermis is made of __________ epithelium in different layers.

stratified squamous

What is the thickest layer of skin found on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet called?

Thick Skin

Fill in the blank: Thin skin is composed of __________ layers.

4

How does the dermis support nutrients to the epidermis?

Avascular; nutrients are delivered through dermal ridges.

Fill in the blank: The stratum __________ is the deepest layer of the epidermis.

Basale

What kind of cells alert the immune system to threats?

Epidermal Dendritic Cells

Fill in the blank: The stratum spinosum adds to the __________ of the epidermis.

thickness

What pigment is produced by melanocytes in the skin?

Melanin

Fill in the blank: Collagen fibers give skin its __________.

toughness

What are sebaceous (oil) glands responsible for?

Providing sebum, which lubricates skin and prevents brittle hair.

Fill in the blank: Eccrine glands produce __________ and open to pores on the skin surface.

sweat

What is the main function of sweat produced by the sweat glands?

Helps dissipate excess heat and excretes waste products.

Fill in the blank: Hair is produced by a __________.

hair follicle

What are the three main anatomical parts of hair?

Medulla, Cortex, Cuticle

Fill in the blank: A third-degree burn destroys the entire __________ layer.

skin

What is the Rule of Nines used for?

To determine the extent of burns.

Fill in the blank: Basal Cell Carcinoma arises from the __________.

stratum basale

What type of skin cancer is the most deadly?

(Malignant) Melanoma

Fill in the blank: The ABCD rule is used for detecting __________.

Melanoma

What does the 'A' in the ABCD rule stand for?

Asymmetry

Fill in the blank: The stratum corneum consists of __________ layers of dead, flattened cells.

15-30

What is the primary role of keratin in the skin?

To make the skin water-resistant and durable.

Fill in the blank: Jaundice is a sign of a __________ disorder.

liver

What do apocrine glands produce?

Sweat that contains fatty acids and proteins.

Fill in the blank: The significance of dermal papillae is that they contain __________ loops and nerve endings.

capillary

What happens to skin color when someone is embarrassed?

It reddens due to increased blood supply.

Fill in the blank: Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance are risks associated with __________.

burns