ridges from epidermis project inward.

light touch and texture in dermis.

overlies a surface of skin called the nail bed.

made of specialized cells continuous with epithelium of the skin.

brownish black pigment of dark hair.

reddish-yellow pigment of blonde and red hair.

transplant with the same individual.

area where new cells are made (synthesized).

tube-like depression in the skin where a hair develops.

portion of hair embedded in the skin.

extends away from the skin’s surface.

produce sweat when emotionally upset, scared or in pain.

produce sweat when the body is too hot.

tissue response to stress that induces pain, warmth, redness, and swelling.

caused by growth of thickened areas due to regular rubbing or pressing.

Skin color determination

result of differences in the amount of melanin cells produced.

Blood vessels constrict

loses reddish and turns to pale.

caused by muscle contraction: bundle of smooth muscle cells that attaches to each hair follicle.

caused by an overabundance of collagenous fibers.

melanin absorbs UV rays which would otherwise cause mutation in the DNA of skin cells.

people get tan from sunlight, UV light, or X-rays; tan fades as pigmented cells wear away.

Uneven boundary between epidermis and dermis

increases surface area for oxygen and nutrient transport.

Structures in the dermis

connective tissue containing collagen, elastic fibers, smooth muscle tissue, nervous tissue, blood.

Fingerprint formation

formed as the fetus presses the developing ridges against the uterine wall.

Body responses when too cold

blood vessels constrict, sweat glands remain inactive.

Body responses when too hot

blood vessels dilate, sweat glands secrete.

to stop bleeding and protect the underlying tissue.

Integumentary System Terms Flashcards

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Stratum basale

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deepest layer of epidermis.

2.

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Stratum corneum

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most superficial layer of epidermis.

3.

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Keratinization

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thick older skin cells of epidermis.

4.

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Keratin

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protein that protects from damage or stress.

5.

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Melanin

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dark pigment in skin and hair.

6.

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Albinism

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non-pigment skin.

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Cyanosis

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bluish skin.

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