Biology 2330 – A&P I
Chapter 5 – Integumentary System – The Skin
Some vocabulary to know before class:
hypodermis
epidermis
dermis
reticular
papillary
keratin/keratinization
strata/stratum
albinism
melanin/melanocyte/melanosome
carotine
excretion
desquamate
This is not a complete list of vocabulary that may appear on Test Two.
Some concepts that you may have to learn on your own:
Cleavage lines
Types of hair, the origin and histology of hair, hair color, and hair growth cycles
Origin and histology of nails
Some concepts you must know for Test Two:
Functions of the integument.
Layers of the epidermis.
Desquamation and keratinization of the epidermis.
What colors the skin and the effect of ultraviolet radiation exposure on melanin and
melanin production.
The general anatomy and function of the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis.
The glands of the skin and their functions.
Functional and positional differences between thick and thin skin.
