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skin
What is largest organ in the body (by mass)?
protection - makes keratin to support body (germ and waterproof barrier, abrasion-resistant)
sensory - organs are first in contact with the external environment
Homeostasis - thermoregulation (can save and evacuate heat - sweat), too much calcium in our bodies = hyperthyroidism so when sunlight hits our skin, the vitamin D absorbs calcium in our skin
Communication - muscle attachment (facial expressions) secretes pheromones (affect others, sexual attraction; ex. eyes dilate)
What are the functions of skin?
epidermis
solid cellular, outermost layer
composed of keratinocytes (create keratin)
dead skin cells stuffed with keratin
dermis
thickest layer, multicellular, support for epidermis
composed of many CTs
the site for many glands and other epidermal derivatives
subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)
attaches skin to underlying structures
mostly made of fat
stratified squamous
The epidermis is composed of 4-5 layers of keratinocytes which is formed into a __________ _________ epithelium.
keratin
water-insoluble protein found in the epidermis
Merkel cells (sensory cells), Langerhans cells (surveillance cells, part of immune defense), melanocytes (make melanin)
What are the cells from the dermis that invade and reside in the epidermis’ deepest layers?
stratum basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum
What are the layers of epidermis from bottom to top?
bitch sucks girthy long cock
thin skin
Where is stratum lucidum not found?
stratum basale
What is the base layer of the epidermis?
stratum spinosum
What layer of the epidermis contains cells that are beginning transcription and translation and begin to make keratin? This layer is also the biggest layer.
stratum lucidum
layer that is translucent/clear, contains cells called eleidin that are then converted to keratin in the stratum corneum
stratum granulosum
layer that is granulated, has keratohyalin, which is a protein
stratum corneum
top layer, forms keratin in the cytoplasm, top of this layer is dead cells, keratin-filled cells
composed of a mixture of connective tissue including dense irregular, loose areolar, elastic, and adipose tissue
What is the dermis composed of?
papillary (top) and reticular (bottom)
What are the 2 regions of the dermis?
papillary layer
region of the dermis with dermal papillae (make patterns on skin)
reticular layer
region of the dermis that is the thickest layer of skin, provides strengths, elasticity and space for glands, hair follicles, etc.
dermal papillae
arranged in regular patterns in palms and soles
in sweat glands to help with grip
increase frictional abilities
epidermis
new layers will grow, blood goes to the area
sunburn that peels
What layer of skin does a 1st degree burn damage?
How does it heal?
What are examples of a 1st degree burn?
starts to impact the dermis in the papillary layer
Where does the 2nd degree burn damage?
2nd degree burn
what degree burn?
epidermis lifts because water is pumped into the dermis
blisters form to protect
epidermis reforms in healing process
epidermis and dermis
nerves (ex. in picture the girl would only feel the pain at her short line)
What layer is damaged from a 3rd degree burns?
What is an important thing that is also damaged?
take skin from other areas and hope it grow (skin grafts)
How are 3rd degree burns treated?
melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma
What are the skin cancers from greatest severity to least?
melanated bitches squirt
squamous cell carcinoma
type of skin cancer:
affects the epidermis, least likely to metastasize
usually can be contained and taken out
basal cell carcinoma
type of skin cancer:
affects the base of the epidermis, right along the dermis, involves the nerves
surgery can remove it
melanoma
type of skin cancer:
most likely to metastasize (spread to muscles, organs)
found in the dermis
melanocytes (made in the dermis) invade the lymph system in the area
can start as a mole
epidermal derivatives
structures which grow from the epidermis but reside mostly in the dermis (grow down into the dermis)
ex. nails, hair, glands of skin
the nail
What is the 2nd hardest substance in the body after teeth?
nail matrix
the part of the nail that starts at the base, forms nail cells, pushes nail forward
eponychium
sealant for the nail, prevents infections, also called cuticle
hyponychium
sealant, preventing infections
nail bed
part that the nail sits on, underlying epidermis and dermis that supports the nail body and root
lunula
part of the nail that the cells are dividing, white part of the base
free edge
part of the nail that you cut off
nail root
part of the nail that is underneath the skin, growing part
epidermis
What part of the skin is responsible for the hair?
sebaceous glands
gland that is related to hair; oil-secreting, makes sebum (the grease on hair), prevents dehydration
too much “oil”
infection/fungus
this is why it is important to wash hair regularly
What happens if there is an overproduction of sebum on hair?
hair root
part of the hair that is deep in the dermis
hair bulb
part of the hair that is the enlarged area at the end of hair root
hair shaft
part of the hair that protrudes from skin
hair follicle
part of the hair that sits at an angle to the surface of the skin
hair papilla
part of the hair that supplies blood to the hair; melanocytes are here
arrector pili muscle
part of the hair; pulls the hair upright (contracts), goosebumps, function is to insulate better to keep warm when cold
smaller, larger
When the arm hair is down the air layer is __________.
When the arm hair is up the air layer is ___________. (more insulation)
medulla
part of the hair: center, air pockets are here to determine hair color (this is responsible for hair being able to float on water)
cortex
part of the hair: outer part, around the medulla
cuticle
last outer layer of the hair
melanocyte
secrete melanin into the growing cells, controls color of hair
keratinized
Hair is highly __________. (like skin) *ends are dead
internal and external root sheaths
what two things are supported by the dermis in the hair?
hair matrix
What part of the hair is metabolically active?
terminal and non-terminal
What are two types of hairs?
arms hairs
What is an example of terminal hair?
hair on head
What are examples of non-terminal hair?
It becomes dormant.
What happens to the hair follicle when someone goes bald?
pheomelanin (yellow-reddish)
eumelanin (brown-black)
What are the two types of melanoctyes?
Carotenoids (orange/yellow)
pigments associated with fat and subcutaneous areas
(ex. accessory versions of these cause a change in blood for example, when your skin turns green when you are sick)
melanin
protects against the sun, absorbs ultra-violet radiation
acne rosacea
interaction of blood vessels
pigmentation reddening of skin (on face, especially)
drugs, alcohol, spicy foods, TB, syphilis, lupus
What are some things that can cause acne rosacea?
wine stain
birthmark due to overgrowth of blood vessels in the skin
can use laser treatments
epidermis, toxic
Tattoos involve an injection of ink below the ___________.
Inks used in tattooing contain heavy metals that are ______ at high levels.
exocrine glands
glands made in the epidermis but are housed in the dermis
they secrete product into the duct or external surface
Goblet
example of an exocrine gland: only single cell gland in humans is the _________ cell (secretes mucous)
exocrine
All other glands besides the ________ gland can be classified by structure or type of secretion method used
merocrine secretion
functional classification: gland that secretes by exocytosis using vesicles
apocrine secretion
functional classification: gland that secretes by storing product in cell’s tip (apex) then breaking the entire tip
holocrine secretion
think “whole”
functional classification: gland where the entire cell is secreted with its product
simple
structural classification (by duct structure) : a single duct leads from the secretory unit to the surface
compound
structural classification (by shape of secretory unit): duct branches to connect the surface to the secretory unit
tubular
structural classification (shape of secretory unit): tube-shaped
alveolar
structural classification (shape of secretory unit): flask-like sac
think alcohol flask
mucous, bulbourethral (male reproductive)
Where are compound tubular glands found?
mammary
Where are compound alveolar glands found?
salivary, pancreas
Where are compound tubuoalveolar glands found?
sebaceous
epidermal gland: secretes sebum (oil), is used to maintain skin and hair moisture (ex. areola)
ceruminous
epidermal gland: secretes cerumen (ear wax which is really just an oil)
used to keep foreign objects out of ear
What is the function of the ceruminous gland?
sudoriferous
epidermal gland: secretes sweat (water with some salts)
heat regulation and pheromone secretion
What is the sudoriferous gland used for?
apocrine and eccrine (merocrine)
What are the two types of sudoriferous glands?
apocrine
type of sudoriferous gland: larger gland, found in the axilla and groin, functional at puberty
eccrine (merocrine)
type of sudoriferous gland: most abundant, thermoregulation, smaller glands
milk line
where mammary tissue forms
(Ex. a dog has more nipples than a human)
secrete milk
What do mammary glands do?
lactiferous duct
What duct is the milk in?
hold breasts up, if they get too stretched breasts sag (with age)
What do suspensory ligaments (on the superior side of the body, for the most part) do?