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The Integumentary System
Chapter 6 The Integumentary System
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Introduction Skin Accessory structures Large waterproof covering
UV light and chemical protection Accessory structures Hair, nails, glands
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The Layers of the Skin
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Introduction Epidermis: upper layer Dermis: lower layer
Epithelial tissue divided into sublayers Dermis: lower layer Dense connective tissue Connects skin to fat and muscle Below dermis is subcutaneous layer called hypodermis
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Introduction (cont’d.)
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The Epidermis Stratified, squamous, keratinized, epithelium
Keratinization Cells move to surface, lose water and nuclei change Composed of five layers
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The Epidermis (cont’d.)
Stratum corneum Outermost layer Dead, keratinized cells Barrier to light, heat, chemicals, microorganisms
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The Epidermis (cont’d.)
Stratum lucidum One to two cell layers thick Flat and transparent Difficult to see
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The Epidermis (cont’d.)
Stratum granulosum Two or three layers Flattened cells Active keratinization Lose nuclei Compact and brittle
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The Epidermis (cont’d.)
Stratum spinosum Several layers of spiny-shaped cells Desmosomes prevalent Desmosomes: interlocking cellular bridges
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The Epidermis (cont’d.)
Stratum germinativum Rests on basement membrane Lowermost layer called stratum basale New cells produced here (mitosis) Melanocytes: produce melanin Skin color Albinism
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The Dermis Also called corium Structures found in dermis
Blood and lymph vessels Nerves Muscles Glands Hair follicles
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The Dermis (cont’d.) Divisions Papillary Reticular
Adjacent to the epidermis Reticular Between papillary and subcutaneous Subcutaneous (hypodermis) Layers of fat below the dermis
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The Accessory Structures of the Skin
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Hair Covers most of the surface of the body
Three parts: cuticle, cortex, medulla Shaft: visible portion Root: hair follicle Arrector pili: smooth muscle
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Hair (cont’d.) Growth Texture: straight, curly, or tightly curly
Hair follicle Cycles of growth and rest Texture: straight, curly, or tightly curly Color: based on complex genetic factors
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Nails Modified epidermal cells Lunula: white crescent
Body: visible portion Root: covered by skin Growth occurs from the nailbed
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Nails (cont’d.)
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Sebaceous Glands Produce sebum (oil)
Lubricates skin and hair Secretion controlled by endocrine system Increases at puberty Decreases in later life
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Sweat Glands Most numerous in palms and soles
Not found on margins of the lips or head of the penis Each gland has secretory portion and excretory duct Sweating helps cool the body
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Functions of the Integumentary System
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Sensation Temperature receptors Pressure receptors
Hot and cold Pressure receptors Excessive pressure as pain Mild pressure as pleasurable Combinations produce burning, itching, tickling
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Protection Prevents passage of harmful physical and chemical agents
Melanin protects from UV rays Lipid content inhibits water loss Acid mantle: kills most bacteria Nails protect ends of our digits Hair acts as insulation and filter
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Thermoregulation Normal body temperature: 98.6 degrees F
When external temperatures increase Blood vessels dilate Sweat occurs When external temperatures decrease Blood vessels first dilate then constrict
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Secretion Sebum Sweat Vitamin D Cosmetic gloss Moisturizer
Antifungal/antibacterial properties Sweat Essential in cooling process Vitamin D
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Animation – The Skin Watch the Skin animation and see the structures of the skin up close. Click Here to Play Skin Animation
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Animation – Tissue Repair
Watch the Tissue Repair animation to understand how the skin heals and a scar is formed after a deep laceration. Click Here to Play Tissue Repair Animation
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Summary Discussed the layers of the epidermis and the process of keratinization Described the structure of the dermis Discussed the accessory structures of the skin including the hair and nails Discussed the different functions of the integumentary system
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