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Integumentary System Vocab

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

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1.

integumentary system

a)

Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails; largest organ of the human body.

b)

The outer layer of the skin.

c)

A layer tissue underneath the epidermis of the skin which contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, sensory receptors, and oil and sweat glands.

d)

the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells

2.

Epidermis

a)

The outer layer of the skin.

b)

A layer tissue underneath the epidermis of the skin which contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, sensory receptors, and oil and sweat glands.

c)

Also called a subcutaneous layer; this layer of fat is located under the dermis of the skin and helps to insulate the body and protects underlying muscles and blood vessels.

3.

Dermis

a)

A layer tissue underneath the epidermis of the skin which contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, sensory receptors, and oil and sweat glands.

b)

Also called a subcutaneous layer; this layer of fat is located under the dermis of the skin and helps to insulate the body and protects underlying muscles and blood vessels.

c)

The outer layer of the skin.

4.

Hypodermis

a)

Also called a subcutaneous layer; this layer of fat is located under the dermis of the skin and helps to insulate the body and protects underlying muscles and blood vessels.

b)

A layer tissue underneath the epidermis of the skin which contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, sensory receptors, and oil and sweat glands.

c)

The outer layer of the skin.

5.

stratum corneum

a)

the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells

b)

2nd layer of the epidermis found only in the thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles

c)

3rd layer of the epidermis that marks the transition between the deeper layers and the dead cells of the top layers

d)

4th layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin; "the spiny layer"

e)

5th and deepest layer of epidermis

6.

stratum lucidum

a)

the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells

b)

2nd layer of the epidermis found only in the thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles

c)

3rd layer of the epidermis that marks the transition between the deeper layers and the dead cells of the top layers

d)

4th layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin; "the spiny layer"

e)

5th and deepest layer of epidermis

7.

stratum granulosum

a)

the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells

b)

2nd layer of the epidermis found only in the thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles

c)

3rd layer of the epidermis that marks the transition between the deeper layers and the dead cells of the top layers

d)

4th layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin; "the spiny layer"

e)

5th and deepest layer of epidermis

8.

stratum spinosum

a)

the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells

b)

2nd layer of the epidermis found only in the thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles

c)

3rd layer of the epidermis that marks the transition between the deeper layers and the dead cells of the top layers

d)

4th layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin; "the spiny layer"

e)

5th and deepest layer of epidermis

9.

stratum basale

a)

the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells

b)

2nd layer of the epidermis found only in the thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles

c)

3rd layer of the epidermis that marks the transition between the deeper layers and the dead cells of the top layers

d)

4th layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin; "the spiny layer"

e)

5th and deepest layer of epidermis

10.

Melanin

a)

A pigment that gives the skin, hair and eyes color and helps protect the body from harmful UV radiation that causes skin cancer.

b)

Spidery black cells that produce the brown-to-black pigment called melanin.

c)

Sensory cells that respond to deep pressure and texture

d)

Epidermal cells that help activate the immune system

11.

Melanocytes

a)

Spidery black cells that produce the brown-to-black pigment called melanin.

b)

Sensory cells that respond to deep pressure and texture

c)

Epidermal cells that help activate the immune system

d)

hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails

12.

Merkle cells

a)

Sensory cells that respond to deep pressure and texture

b)

Epidermal cells that help activate the immune system

c)

hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails

d)

A small tubular cavity in skin containing the root of a hair and is attached to oil glands.

13.

Langerhans cells

a)

Epidermal cells that help activate the immune system

b)

hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails

c)

A small tubular cavity in skin containing the root of a hair and is attached to oil glands.

d)

Sensory cells that respond to deep pressure and texture

14.

Keratin

a)

hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails

b)

Epidermal cells that help activate the immune system

c)

A small tubular cavity in skin containing the root of a hair and is attached to oil glands.

d)

found in the dermis, secrete the oil sebum

15.

Hair follicle

a)

A small tubular cavity in skin containing the root of a hair and is attached to oil glands.

b)

hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails

c)

The product of sebaceous glands. It is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells that acts as a lubricant to keep the skin soft and moist.

d)

found in the dermis, secrete the oil sebum

16.

Sebaceous Glands

a)

found in the dermis, secrete the oil sebum

b)

The product of sebaceous glands. It is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells that acts as a lubricant to keep the skin soft and moist.

c)

Found in armpits and produces thick, milky sweat; secreted through hair follicles. Responsible for the body odor associated with sweat.

d)

"Regular" sweat glands that have their own pore and play a role in thermoregulation

17.

Sebum

a)

The product of sebaceous glands. It is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells that acts as a lubricant to keep the skin soft and moist.

b)

Found in armpits and produces thick, milky sweat; secreted through hair follicles. Responsible for the body odor associated with sweat.

c)

"Regular" sweat glands that have their own pore and play a role in thermoregulation

d)

found in the dermis, secrete the oil sebum

18.

Apocrine sweat glands

a)

Found in armpits and produces thick, milky sweat; secreted through hair follicles. Responsible for the body odor associated with sweat.

b)

"Regular" sweat glands that have their own pore and play a role in thermoregulation

c)

The product of sebaceous glands. It is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells that acts as a lubricant to keep the skin soft and moist.

19.

Eccrine sweat glands

a)

"Regular" sweat glands that have their own pore and play a role in thermoregulation

b)

Found in armpits and produces thick, milky sweat; secreted through hair follicles. Responsible for the body odor associated with sweat.

c)

The product of sebaceous glands. It is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells that acts as a lubricant to keep the skin soft and moist.

20.

Arrector pilli. muscle

a)

Muscles attached to hair that makes the hair on a person's arm stand up to keep them warm

b)

"Regular" sweat glands that have their own pore and play a role in thermoregulation

c)

The product of sebaceous glands. It is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells that acts as a lubricant to keep the skin soft and moist.

d)

Sensory cells that respond to deep pressure and texture

21.

Adipose tissue

a)

Fat tissue that insulates the body and provides protection

b)

Muscle that attaches to hair

c)

2nd layer of the epidermis found only in the thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles

d)

Also called a subcutaneous layer; this layer of fat is located under the dermis of the skin and helps to insulate the body and protects underlying muscles and blood vessels.

22.

1st degree burn

a)

burns through the epidermis

b)

burns through the epidermis and dermis

c)

burns through all layers of skin

23.

2nd degree burn

a)

burns through the epidermis

b)

burns through the epidermis and dermis

c)

burns through all layers of skin

24.

3rd degree burn

a)

burns through the epidermis

b)

burns through the epidermis and dermis

c)

burns through all layers of skin