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The Integumentary System

Author: SIL BIO 251 Charity L. Mack
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A yellow pigment acquired from egg yokes and yellow and orange vegetables
The deepest epidermal layer, consisting of a single layer of stem cells with many mitotic nuclei
"Cradle Cap" white/yellowish inflammation found on the head, face, chest, and back of infants
"Weeping" skin lesions caused by an allergy, that begins before age 5
Melanoma: The spot is larger than 6mm in diameter
"Rash" found on nose and cheeks caused by dilated blood vessels , that worsens with hot beverages, alcohols, and spicy foods
Typically 5 layers of flattened cells. This epidermal layer is were you find skin pigment
They are largely confined to the axillary and anogenital areas
Accounts for 80% of the thickness of the dermis , coarse irregularly arranged dense fibrous connective tissue
Also called sudoriferous glands, are distributed over the entire skin surface except the nipples and parts of the external genitalia
These externally visible lines are important to surgeons
Possibly caused by an auto Immune Disorder (genetic), Reddened plaques covered with silvery scales
Only the epidermis is damaged (sunburn/tanning) heal in 2-3days. also known as Partial thickness burns
A scalelike modification of the epidermis that forms a clear protective covering of fingers and toes
The 2nd major skin region made of strong flexible connective tissue
A denatured protein , a slender filament of keratinized cells.
This epidermal layer is only visible in "THICK" skin
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Also known as Partial thickness burns, and injuries the epidermis and the upper region of the dermis. Blisters appear, and healing occurs in 3-4wks
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands , especially beginning at puberty
Full-thickness burns, but the burn area is not painful because nerve endings have been destroyed. Skin grafting and maggot therapy is needed
A keratinized stratified squamous epithelium with 4 cell types and 4-5 layers
Areolar Connective tissue, its loosening allows phagocytes and other defensive cells to patrol the area for bacteria that have breached the skin
A tissue damage which denature cell proteins and kills cells in the affected area
The most significant factor in skin, and produced by the melanocytes
Melanoma: the two sides of the pigmented spot or mole do not match
This epidermal layer contains Glycolipids in extracellular space
Also known as Eccrine sweat glands, are far more numerous and are particularly abundant on the palms, soles of feet and forehead
Any inflammation of the skin (poison ivy)
The subcutaneous tissue that pads the body and binds the skin to the underlying tissue
The thickest epidermal layer with intermediate filaments and pre-keratin filaments
Commonly misnamed as "Ring Worm" a fungal infection on the skin.