AP-Integumentary System

Front

What structures are found in the dermis?

Back

Sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and sensory receptors.

Front

What are the two main types of connective tissue that make up dermal tissue?

Back

Areolar and dense connective tissue.

Front

What is the primary function of the dermis?

Back

To provide toughness and elasticity to the skin.

Front

What is the top layer of the epidermis called?

Back

Stratum corneum.

Front

What does the 'A' in the ABCDE rule for skin cancer stand for?

Back

Asymmetrical.

Front

What type of sweat glands are eccrine glands?

Back

Sweat glands that help with sweating at the palms, soles of the feet, and forehead.

Front

What is the role of sebaceous glands in the skin?

Back

To produce oil (sebum) that lubricates the skin and hair.

Front

What is keratin and where is it found?

Back

Keratin is a protein found in the skin, hair, and nails that provides strength and waterproofing.

Front

What is the function of sensory receptors in the dermis?

Back

To detect touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.

Front

What is the significance of the stratum basale layer?

Back

It is the deepest layer of the epidermis where cell division occurs.