Animal Anatomy: Integumentary System

Integumentary System

List the main functions of skin.

What are the two layers that make up the skin?

Name the type of epithelium that forms the Epidermis of the skin.

Name the four layers of the Epidermis in animals.

Which layer of the epidermis contains the rapidly multiplying cells?

stratum basale

Which layer of the epidermis contains dead or cornified cells?

stratum corneum

Name the substance that is found in the top layer (stratum corneum) of the epidermis.

Name the pigment that gives color to the skin.

melanin

Name the components of the skin found in the Dermis layer.

What is Hypodermis (also called subcutaneous tissue or superficial facia)?

Name the three layers of the hair.

Which layer of the hair contains the pigmented melanin granules that give color to the hair?

cortex

If the cortex lacks pigment, what gives the white or silver color to the hair?

medulla

What is the main function of the Arrector Pili Muscles?

What is difference between a Primary hair Follicle and Secondary Hair Follicle?

What are three phases of the hair cycle?

What is the basic difference between Sebaceous Glands and Sweat Glands with respect to their mode of secretion?

Which animal does not have sweat glands on most part of the skin?

Give an example of the specialized glands present in dogs and cats.

Name the vitamin that is also known as the "sunshine" vitamin and is produced in the skin.

vitamin D

What type of mites are found in the superficial layers of skin in dogs and cats?

What type of mites is very pruritic and contagious to other animals?

What types of mites are found in the deep layers of the skin associated with hair follicles in dogs and cats?

Which skin mite is cigar shaped and found deep inside the dermis?

What is the fungal infection of the skin associated with hair called?

What is the common technical term used to mention bacterial infection of skin?

pyoderma

What does term "Hot Spot" indicate?

Name at least 3 medications that are used to treat and prevent both flea and tick infestation.

Name the skin disease that occurs due to hypersensitivity to allergens.

List at least two medications used to treat atopic dermatitis.