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1. components of integumentary sys- skin
tem (3) hair
nails
2. largest organ in the body skin
3. layers of skin epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
4. outer layer of skin epidermis
5. middle layer of skin dermis
6. inner layer of skin hypodermis
7. functions of skin (3) 1. protection from pathogens
2. production of vitamin D
3. contain sense organs for protection
of skin and underlying tissue
8. merkel cells & meissner's corpus- mechanorecptors
cles
9. mechanorecptor fucntion detect mechanical sensory informa-
tion in form of light touch and vibration
10. where can merkel cells found? epidermis
11. nociceptors function detect pain such as pain from prick
12. where are nociceptors found? embedded throughout the nerves
13. pacinian corpuscles function detect mechanical sensory informa-
tion of pressure applied to skin
14. thermoceptors function detect hot and cold
15. sensory organs function designed to detect sensory informa-
tion and relay information to brain
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16. true or false: thermoreceptors de- false
tect fine touch
17. true or false: merkel's cells and false
meisner's corpuscles are thermo-
ceptors
18. true or false: pacinian corpuscles true
detect pressure
19. what does an exocrine gland contain -contains secretions
and how do its contents reach the -released through duct into an epithe-
surface of the skin lial surface or lining
20. Sebaceous glands -oil glands
-produce sebum
21. sebum definition helps keep skin and hair from drying
out and cracking and inhibits growth
of harmful microbes
22. Sweat glands are also called sudoriferous glands
23. sweat glands -Produce sweat in almost every part
of the skin
-perspiration
24. thermoregulation helps body to regulate its temperature
-perspiration is one method
25. what type of cells make up the ep- stratified squamous
ithelium?
26. stratified squamous epithelium layers of flat cells
27. is the epidermis vascular or avascu- avascular
lar?
receives nutrients from basement
membrane
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