Integumentary System Study Guide
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Anatomy & Physiology
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_____________________ 1. The skin and its accessory structures together
_____________________ 2. The integumentary system is vital in maintaining this
_____________________ 3. The four tissue types found in the integumentary system
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_____________________ 4. Another name for epidermal dendritic cells
_____________________ 5. Two main layers of the skin
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_____________________ 6. Another name for the skin as a membrane
_____________________ 7. Outer layer of skin
_____________________ 8. Main tissue type of the epidermis
_____________________ 9. The five distinct layers of the epidermis from outer to inner
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_____________________10. Outermost layer of epidermis that consists of dead, keratinized epithelial cells
_____________________11. The process of older skin cells thickening, developing desmosomes, and hardening
_____________________12. Aka older skin cells
_____________________13. A tough, fibrous, waterproof protein
_____________________14. Found mainly in the epidermis of your palms and soles, its cells appear clear
_____________________15. Consists of 3-5 layers of flattened cells that contain shrunken fibers of keratin and
shriveled nuclei
_____________________16. Composed of multiple layers of cells with a large, centrally located nuclei and
developing fibers of keratin
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_____________________17. The deepest layer of the epidermis, consisting of cuboidal or columnar cells
_____________________18. Specialized cells that produce melanin
_____________________19. Layer of skin beneath the epidermis
_____________________20. The two distinct layers of the dermis
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_____________________21. Composed of areolar connective tissue and forms cone-shaped extensions into the
epidermis
_____________________22. Another name for the dermis layer
_____________________23. Dark pigment that absorbs UV radiation
_____________________24. Two locations where dermal papilla is most abundant
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_____________________25. Structures found in the dermis layer
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_____________________26. Layer of the skin responsible for fingerprints
_____________________27. Accessory structures of the skin
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_____________________28. Are the protective coverings on the ends of fingers and toes
_____________________29. Four parts of a nail
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_____________________30. Overlies the nail bed
_____________________31. The whitish, thickened, half-moon shaped region at the base of the nail plate
_____________________32. Surface of skin beneath the nail plate
_____________________33. Percentage of the time your hair is in the growth phase
_____________________34. A tube-like depression in which a group of epidermal cells produces hair
_____________________35. Part of the hair follicle that is embedded in the skin
_____________________36. The epidermal cells at the base of the hair follicle form this structure
_____________________37. Projection of connective tissue that provides the blood supply to the hair follicle
_____________________38. Pigment found more abundantly in dark hair
_____________________39. Pigment found more abundantly in blonde or red hair
_____________________40. This color of hair lacks pigment altogether
_____________________41. Color of hair that is a mixture of pigmented and unpigmented hairs
_____________________42. A bundle of smooth muscle cells attached to each hair follicle
_____________________43. The two types of skin glands
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_____________________44. Epithelial cells associated with hair follicles
_____________________45. Also known as sudoriferous glands
_____________________46. Responsible for goosebumps
_____________________47. These are a type of holocrine glands
_____________________48. Globules of fatty material produced by sebaceous glands
_____________________49. Two locations that sebaceous glands do not exist in the skin
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_____________________50. Three functions of sebum in regards to hair and skin
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_____________________51. Excessive secretions of sebum lead to this skin disorder
_____________________52. A tiny tube that originates as a ball-shaped coil in the deeper dermis of the skin
_____________________53. The opening of a sweat gland is called this
_____________________54. The most numerous type of sweat gland in the skin
_____________________55. Composition of sweat
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_____________________56. This type of sweat gland develops a scent as skin bacteria metabolize its secretions
_____________________57. Name two specialized sweat glands
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_____________________58. Average of normal body temperature in both temperature scales
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_____________________59. Body temperature is sensitive to this, especially in women
_____________________60. Product of cellular metabolism
_____________________61. Three major heat producers of the body
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_____________________62. Part of the brain that controls the set point of body temperature
_____________________63. The process of blood vessels dilating
_____________________64. The process of blood vessels constricting
_____________________65. The primary means of body heat loss
_____________________66. The transfer of heat from the body to cooler objects it is in contact with
_____________________67. The continuous circulation of air over a warm surface, which heats the air
_____________________68. Heat loss through evaporation is called this
_____________________69. Occurs when the core body temperature exceeds 106°F
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_____________________70. Occurs when your core body temperature drops only a few degrees
_____________________71. Normal response to injury or stress
_____________________72. Four stages of healing for deep wounds
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_____________________73. Consists of mainly fibrin, blood cells, and platelets trapped in protein fibers
_____________________74. A blood clot and dried tissue fluid over a wound
_____________________75. Extensive production of collagenous fibers that leads to an elevation above the
normal epidermal surface
_____________________76. Also known as a superficial partial-thickness burn
_____________________77. Three types of burns
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_____________________78. Occurs when the skin becomes dry, warm and reddened
_____________________79. Example of a 1st degree burn
_____________________80. Also known as a deep partial-thickness burn
_____________________81. Also known as full-thickness burns
_____________________82. Three things that are affected by the skin aging
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_____________________83. First step in aging skin
_____________________84. The main types of skin cancer
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_____________________85. Most frequently occurring type of skin cancer, origin, cause, and 1 treatment option
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_____________________86. Type of skin cancer that is due to prolonged exposure to UV rays over your lifetime
_____________________87. 1 treatment option for SCC
_____________________88. Most fatal type of skin cancer, origin, and treatment
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_____________________89. The two diagnostic methods for malignant melanoma
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_____________________90. A chronic widespread condition that causes skin cells to grow too quickly and leads
to thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin
_____________________91. Also known as dermatitis
_____________________92. The blistering of the skin caused by a bacterial infection
_____________________93. Two main culprits of impetigo
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_____________________94. An autoimmune condition, where the body attacks the skin’s melanocytes resulting
in a loss of pigmentation
_____________________95. Pus-filled spots
_____________________96. Also known as a nevus
_____________________97. A harmless, saclike swelling under the skin that contains fluid or semisolid materials
_____________________98. Caused by a localized overproduction and aggregation of melanocytes
_____________________99. Most common type of cyst
_____________________100. A collection of pus inside of hair follicle or sebaceous gland
_____________________101. A cluster of boils
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_____________________102. A boil on the eyelid
_____________________103. Five problems that make people susceptible to boils
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_____________________104. A small growth caused by an infection of the human papilloma virus
_____________________105. A type of hair loss caused by an autoimmune disorder
_____________________106. Another name for warts
Short Answer:
107. What are the six functions of the integumentary system? (6 points)
108. What determines skin color? (3 points)
Integumentary System Study Guide
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109. Describe the feedback mechanism for maintaining body temperature. (6 points)
110. Explain the process of deep wound healing. (5 points)
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111. Explain the occurrence of each type of burn and its treatment process. (6 points)
112. Explain how the skin ages. (7 points)
Integumentary System Study Guide
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Identify the layers of the epidermis and distinguishing features using the word bank provided.
melanocyte
stratum granulosum
stratum lucidum
dendritic cell
dead keratinocytes
stratum spinosum
dermis
living keratinocytes
stratum corneum
stratum basale
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Integumentary System Study Guide
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Identify the layers of the skin using the word bank provided.
dermis
epidermis
dermal papillae
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3. ______
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Integumentary System Study Guide
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Identify the layers of a nail using the word bank provided.
lunula
nail plate
nail bed
cuticle
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Integumentary System Study Guide
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Identify the layers of a nail using the word bank provided.
hair bulb
hair root
hair shaft
dermal papilla
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sebaceous gland
arrector pilli muscle
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