Integument Department of Biology, WCU
Functions of skin Protection Temperature regulation Secretion Sensory perception
Introduction Covering Contains Thickness 3 layers blood vessels, nerves, glands, receptors Thickness 3 layers epidermis dermis hypodermis
Epidermis Derived from …… Non-vascularized Layered Stratified squamous
Epidermal layers 1. Corneum 2. Lucidum dead 2/3 thick replaced only thick skin thin
Epidermal layers 3. Granulosum 4. Spinosum 5. Basale flat glycoprotein keratinized 5. Basale single row mitosis
Epidermal cells 1. Melanocytes 2. Langerhans cells 3. Merkel cells melanin: skin color and protection 2. Langerhans cells bone marrow, immune response 3. Merkel cells sensory function 4. Keratinocytes protection
Dermis Derived from …… Highly vascularized Innervated Tatoos
Dermal layers 1. Papillary layer - thin, loose connective tissue - dermal papillae
Dermal layers 2. Reticular layer - 80% - dense connective tissue - nerves, glands, blood vessels
Hypodermis Shares characteristics of skin Functions anchorage absorbs shock prevents heat loss
Epidermal derivatives 1. Hair (pili) warm, sensing, protection growth: dermis/hypodermis arrector pili
Epidermal derivatives 2. Nails from lucidum, corneum
Epidermal derivatives 3. Glands sweat glands Eccrine (hands, feet) Apocrine (genitals) oil glands (sebum) Lubrication Kills bacteria Reduce water loss