Define Medical Terminology of Integumentary Systems Flashcards

Skin: The Int egumenta

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Integumentary system
Made up of the skin and its related structures, performs important functions in maintaining the health of the body
Sebaceous glands
Secrete sebum (oil) that lubricates the skin and discourages the growth of bacteria on the skin
Sweat glands
Help regulate body temperature and water content by secreting sweat
Cutaneous cutane -ous
Relating to the skin skin pertaining to
Epidermis
The outermost layer of the skin
Epithelial tissues
Form a protective covering for all of the internal and external surfaces of the body
Squamous epithelial tissue
Forms the upper layer of the epidermis squamous means scale-like
Keratin
Fibrous, water-repellent protein soft keratin is a primary component of epidermis hard keratin is found in the hair & nails
Melanocytes
Cells that produce and contain a dark brown to black pigment called melanin
Dermis or corium
Thick layer of living tissue directly below the epidermis
Collagen
Means glue, is a tough, yet flexible, fibrous protein material found in the skin and in the bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments
Heparin
Is released in response to an injury, is an anticoagulant angicoagulant prevents blood clotting
Lipocytes or (fat cells) lip/o -cytes
Predominant in the subcutaneous layer where they manufacture and store large quantities of fat lip/o = fat; -cytes = cells
Sebaceous glands
Located in the dermis layer of the skin and are closely associated with hair follicles
Hidrosis
The production and excretion of sweat