Bio 210 lecture exam 2 latest version 100% pass
Bio 210 lecture exam 2 latest version 100% pass Integumentary system consist of skin and its derivatives The integument is the skin covering the body the integument also known as the cutaneous membrane Dermatology its scientific study and treatment of the integumentary system The integument the body's largest organ Layers of the skin epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer(not considered in the integument) Epidermis stratified squamous epithelium Dermis deep layer, primarily dense irregular connective tissue Subcutaneous layer deep to dermis, Layer of areolar and other connective tissue, hypodermis or superficial fascia, Not part of the integument(true skin) but is still part of integumentary system Thick skin on the palms of hands, soles of feet and surfaces of fingers and toes, All five layers of the epidermal strata, Has sweat glands thick skin has no hair follicles or sebaceous glands Thin skin lacks a stratum lucidum, has sweat glands, hair follicles and sebaceous glands Hemoglobin an oxygen binding compound, Bright red color upon binding oxygen, More visible when blood vessels dilate Melanin black, brown, tan, yellow-brown shades Melanocytes pigment of melanin is produced and stored here UV light stimulating melanin production melanin darker skinned producing more and dark colored Carotene yellow, orange pigment, acquired from yellow-orange vegetables, converted to vitamin A within the body Nevus a mole, harmless overgrowth of melanin forming cells Freckle yellowish brown spots, represent localized areas of increased melanocyte activity Hemangioma skin discoloration due
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