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Swedish Class 23
Integumentary System Notes
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10/20/2005

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Integumentary System is made up of what
Definition
Skin nails hair and skin glands
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Classifications of Body membranes
Definition
Epithelial, Connective tissue Membrane
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Epithelial
Definition
Composed of epithelial tissue and an underlying layer of specialized connective tissue (Cutaneous Serous Mucous)
Term
Cutaneous
Definition
Primary organ of the body (skin)
Term
Serous
Definition
Found on surfaces only in CLOSED cavities
Term
Mucous
Definition
Found on surfaces opening directly to the exterior of the body
Term
Connective Tissue Membrane
Definition
No epithelial cells present, smooth lining around joint (Synovial Membrane)
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In relation to membranes the chest and the abdomen are refered to as?
Definition
Chest Pleura : Abdomen Peritoneum
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Visceral
Definition
The name given for the organ side of the membrane
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Parietal
Definition
The name given for the body cavity side of the membrane
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Keratin
Definition
Tough waterproof material that replaces cytoplasm while moving to the top layer of the skin
Term
Epidermis
Definition
Outermost layer of the skin Stratified Squamous
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Stratum Germinativum
Definition
Deepest layer of TOP layer of skin, constant mitosis, melanin produced here.
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Stratum Corneum
Definition
Tougher outer layer of the epidermis
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Dermis
Definition
Deeper and thicker layer of the skin composed mainly of connective tissue
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Dermal Papilla
Definition
layer of dermis which causes unique fingerprints
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Reticular layer
Definition
80% of thickness Dense irregular shape Connective tissue
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5 Appendages of the skin
Definition
Hair, Receptors, Nails, Sudoriferous glands, Sebaceous glands.
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4 Receptors
Definition
Meissner Corpuscles, Pacinian Corpuscles, Free nerve endings, Krause end bulbs.
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Meissner Corpuscles
Definition
Detects "light touch" close to skin surface
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Pacinian Corpuscles
Definition
Detects Pressure deep in the dermis
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Free nerve endings
Definition
Responds to pain and changes in temp.
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Krause end bulbs
Definition
Sensation of touch and low frequency vibration
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Sudoriferous Glands
Definition
Most numerous glands of the skin (sweat glands) 2 types are Eccrine and Apocrine
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Eccrine Sudoriferous Gland
Definition
Very numerous all over in subcutaneous tissue
Term
Apocrine Sudoriferous Gland
Definition
Found in axillary and genital areas Oily secretion usually an odor
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Sebaceous glands
Definition
Secrete oil for hair and skin Secretes Sebum
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Functions of the Skin
Definition
Protection Regulate body temp. Sense Organ
Term
Burns general measurement used
Definition
Rules of nines and 1-3 degrees of burn deepness
Term
First Degree Burn
Definition
Causes minor discomfort and some reddening of the skin (light sunburn)
Term
Second Degree Burn
Definition
Involves the deep epidermal layers and always causes injury to the upper layers of the dermis
Term
Third Degree Burn
Definition
Complete destruction of the epidermis and dermis at first No Pain
Term
4 Types of Skin Disorders
Definition
Skin Lesions, Infections, Vascular and Inflammatory, and Skin Cancer
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Skin lesions
Definition
Variation of the Skin
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Papule (skin lesion)
Definition
Wart
Term
Plaque (skin lesion)
Definition
Psoriasis
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Vesicle (skin lesion)
Definition
Second degree burn Blister
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Pustule (skin lesion)
Definition
Acne Lesion filled with pus
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Crust (skin lesion)
Definition
Scab Scrape wound
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Wheal (skin lesion)
Definition
Insect bite
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Macule (skin lesion)
Definition
Freckle
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Excoriation (skin lesion)
Definition
Scratch
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Ulcer (skin lesion)
Definition
Craterlike lesion by disintigration of skin Bedsore
Term
Fissure (skin lesion)
Definition
Linear Crack Athletes foot
Term
Impetigo (skin infection)
Definition
Highly contagious staphylococcal infection Pink eye
Term
Tinea (skin infection)
Definition
General name for fungal infection
Term
Warts (skin infection)
Definition
Caused by papilloma virus
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Boils (skin infection)
Definition
Furuncles most often local staphylocaccal infecitons of hair follicles
Term
Scabies (skin infection)
Definition
Contagious skin condition caused by an itch mite
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Decubitus (Vascular and Inflammatory Skin)
Definition
Pressure sore decrease in blood flow
Term
Urticaria (Vascular and Inflammatory Skin)
Definition
Hives Allergic Reaction
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Scleroderma (Vascular and Inflammatory Skin)
Definition
Autoimmune diesease causing skin to become hard
Term
Psoriasus (Vascular and Inflammatory Skin)
Definition
Chronic inflammatory disorder
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Eczema (Vascular and Inflammatory skin)
Definition
Common inflammatory disorder (symptom of another condition)
Term
Squamous cell Carcinoma (skin cancer)
Definition
most common type of malignant tumor of the epidermis
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Basal Cell Carcinoma (skin Cancer)
Definition
Usually common on the face
Term
Melenoma (skin cancer)
Definition
fastest malignant cancer growing in the U.S. Most serious form of skin cancer causing death in 1 of 4 people
Term
Kaposi Sarcoma (Skin Cancer)
Definition
Associated with AIDS
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