The Integumentary System

Skin, Hair, Nails, and Glands

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Calculate the weight of your skin: For average adult skin accounts for 7% of

body weight!

Thickness ranges from 1.5mm – 4.0mm Where on the body is it thickest?

Thinnest?

Integumentary Structure 2 Components:

Cutaneous Membrane Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis

aka subcutaneous layer Superficial fascia

Accessory Structures Hair Nails Exocrine Glands

Integumentary Function

Protection Temperature

maintenance Synthesis and

storage of nutrients Sensory reception Excretion and

secretion

Epidermis

Avascular & Keratinized Thick skin – 5 layers Thin skin – 4 layers New epidermis every 25-45 days Cells:

Keratinocytes (most cells) – produce keratin Tightly connected by desmosomes Callus – accelerated keratin formation

Melanocytes – (spider shaped) produce melanin Melanin taken in by keratinocytes Shields nucleus from UV

Merkel cells – sense skin curvature Langerhans’ cells – star shaped phagocytes

Layers of Epidermis

Layers (starting from basement membrane): Stratum Germinativum (Basale)

3 Intermediate layers Stratum Spinosum Stratum Granulosum Stratum Lucidum**

Stratum Corneum (superficial)

Stratum Germinativum (aka stratum basal)

Newly synthesized keratinocytes attached to basement by hemi-desmosomes

Forms ridge contours at interface of epidermal ridges and papillae of underlying dermis

Ridge contours are developmentally determined and visible in palmer, plantar, and digits

1 layer of Stem cells or germinative cells dominate the stratum germintivum Undergoing mitosis

10-25% melanocytes, some merkel cells Receives nourishment from dermis

Fingerprint Activity

Psoriasis

• Very common between 15-35

• Autoimmune disease

• increased rate of mitosis despite same rate of shedding

• Non-contagious

• Treated w/topically or phototherapy

Intermediate Strata Stratum Spinosum

spiny or prickly layer Newly synthesized

keratinocytes (several layers) Cells continue to divide Langerhans cells abundant

Stratum Granulosum 3-5 flattened grainy cell layers Stopped dividing, nuclei 7

organelles break down Produce keratin (durable,

water resistant protein) Produce glycolipids –reduces

water loss Stratum Lucidum

Thin layer clear layer Found in thick skin Densely

packed cells filled with keratin

Stratum Corneum Most Superficial layer ¾ of epidermis 20-30 layers of flat dead

keratinized or cornified cells

Held tightly together by desmosomes

Relatively dry (prevents microorganism growth)

Lasts about 2 weeks before shed Avg person sheds 40lbs of

skin in a lifetime!

Pigmentation:Skin Color

Melanin (yellow, brown or black pigment) Produced by melanocytes in epidermis Production increases in response to sun

exposure Prevents skin damage by absorbing UV

rays All humans have same number of

melanocytes Freckles & moles are areas of heavy melanin

production Carotene (orange-yellow pigment)

Converted to vitamin A for epithelial maintenance

Accumulates in stratum corneum Dermal Circulation

Oxygenated Hemoglobin - reddish tint Constricted blood vessels – pale Cyanosis – Sustained constriction bluish

color in Caucasian, only visible in nail beds of dark skin

What causes the appearance of wrinkled,

leathery skin?

Sun Exposure

UV stimulates production of vitamin D3

D3 is modified by liver and converted to calcitrol by kidneys

Calcitrol essential for absorption of calcium and phosphorus

Too much UV clumps elastin fibers causing leathery appearance

UV destroys folate needed for DNA synthesis Too much UV can also cause chromosomal

damage in stem cells of stratum germinativum causing skin cancer

Skin Cancer Most common form of cancer (and most preventable) Basal Cell Carcinoma – originates in stratum

germanitivum Squamous Cell Carcinomas – superficial layers Malignant Melanomas

Extremely dangerous Begins as a mole Melanocytes grow rapidly and metastasize through lymphatic

system

Know the ABCD rule!

Do Now: What are Stretch Marks?

Damage to the dermis (collagen & elastin fibers) due to rapid stretching of the skin due to rapid growth or weight gain

Appear reddish- purple at first then fade to a lighter color over time

Tend to occur in regions of the body where fat is stored

Hormonal changes, genetics, and diet can all affect development of stretch marks

Dermis “hide” Dermis – contains network of blood

vessels, lymph vessels, and nerve fibers Papillary Layer (thin superficial)

Loose connective tissue fibroblasts., macrphages, mast cells

Dermal Papillae indent epidermis Supports and nourishes epidermis Capillaries and nerves

Meissners corpsucles – touch receptors Reticular Layer (80% of dermis)

Meshwork of dense irregular connective tissue

Elastic fibers provide stretch & recoil Collagen fibers provide rigidity & strength BV, sweat and oil glands Phagocytes

Striae – stretch marks Blisters

Cutis hyperelastica

Mechanoreceptors of Skin

Merkel’s disk Skin Curvature

Meissner Corpuscle Light Touch

Free Nerve Endings Pain Chemicals

Ruffini’s ending Heat Stretch

Pacinian Corpuscle Deep Pressure Vibrations

Sensory Homunculus

What causes a decubitus ulcer or bed sore?

Caused by an interruption of blood supply to a tissue causing necrosis. These develop in patients that have been bed ridden for long periods of time. They are caused by the weight of the body on the skin overlying a bony area compressing the blood supply.

Do Now: List & describe layers of the Integument

Epidermis Stratum corneum Stratum lucidum Stratum granulosum Stratum spinosum Stratum germanitivum (Basale)

Dermis Papillary Layer Reticular Layer

Hypodermis

Subcutaneous Layer Not actually part of integument, blurred boundary Anchors skin to muscles, but loosely so it can slide Loose connective tissue with many adipocytes Fat distribution changes as grow and mature

(shock absorption & insulation) Females thighs & breasts Males abdomen “beer belly”

Contains no vital organs and few capillaries Subcutaneous injection useful method of

administering drugs with hypodermic needle

Accessory Structures: Hair and Hair Follicles

2.5 million hairs on human body!! Hair Growth Cycle

Hair grows for 2-5 years about .3mm per day then pushed to surface to be shed for new cycle to begin (scalp 6-10 yr cycle, eyebrows 3-4 months)

Function Protect scalp from UV, cushion head, and

insulate skull Prevent entry of foreign particles in nostrils, ears,

and eyes Respond to stress or cold (arrector pili smooth

muscle in dermis forces hair to stand up) Structure

Walls of follicle contain cells of epidermis Hair Papilla – peg of connective tissue

containing capillaries and nerves, cell division occurs

Hair Root – anchors hair in to skin Hair Shaft – 3 layers of dead keratinized cells Medulla – core of hair (soft keratin)

Absent in fine hair Cortex – surrounds medulla (hard keratin) Cuticle – surface single layer made of

overlapping shingles of cells

Hair Texture

Oval – silky & wavy Flat & ribbonlike – curly Round – straight

Conditioners – smooth out rough cuticles making it shiny

Split ends – cuticle wears away at ends

Hair Types: Cuticle

Coronal Crown like (stacked paper cups) Small rodents & bats

Spinous Petal or triangular shaped Mink, cats and seals

Imbricate Flattened, overlapping scales Humans and other animals

Medulla Fragmentary (trace) Discontinuous (broken) Continuous

Cortex Human pigment granules distributed by cuticle (except red-hair) Cattle, dogs and some humans have ovoid bodies

Human Hairs vs. Animals

Consistent color & pigmentation throughout shaft (see banding in animals)

Animal pigmentation is centrally located Humans 2 types of hair:

Vellus hair – fine body hair Terminal hair – coarser, darker hair (increased testosterone

increases growth)

Hair Color

Genetically determined by type and amount of pigment produced by melanocytes Brown – true melanin Blond - sulfur Red - iron Gray - Pigment

production decreases White air bubbles within

hair shaft

Do Now: What is alopecia?

Hairs not replaced as fast as they are shed, begins anteriorly and progresses posteriorly

Male pattern baldness – sex linked trait by delayed action gene that when turned on changes response to testosterone Until recently, only cure inhibits

testosterone production

What are comedones? Acne is caused by blocked sebaceous duct, forming a

sebum plug Affects over 85% of adolescents and young adults. Secretions accumulate causing inflammation and possible

bacteria infection Blackheads – open comedones, melanin oxidizes turning

black Whiteheads – closed comedones Hormonal changes can cause increased oil production Try not to squeeze, scratch, pick, or rub the pimples.

Although it might be tempting to do this, it can lead to skin infections and scarring.

Accessory Organs: Nails

Protect exposed finger tips and limit distortion when exposed to mechanical stress

Tools – pick up or scratch itch Free Edge Nail body – dead keratinized cells

Nail bed – epidermis covered by nail body

Nail root – anchors nail body Nail matrix – nail growth occurs

Cuticle – portion of stratum corneum extending over nail

Lunula – pale crescent (area of obscured blood vessels)

Accessory Structures: Sebaceous Glands Holocrine oil glands Arrector pili muscle contracts squeezes the sebaceous gland forcing

oily secretion out Sebum (oily secretion) lubricates hair and skin and inhibits bacteria

growth, slows water loss from skin Glands are sensitive to androgens (sex hormones)

Cradle Cap – overactive sebaceous glands

Accessory Structures: Sudoriferous (sweat) Glands

About 3 million per person! Merocrine (eccrine) Sweat Glands

Secreted directly onto surface of skin via exocytosis

99% water w/electrolytes, vitamin C, antibodies, metabolic wastes and drugs, pH of 4-6

Cools surface of skin and lowers body temp Too much perspiration may lead to dehydration Flushes microorganisms from surface

Apocrine Sweat Glands sweat glands that secrete products into hair

follicles in armpits, nipples, and groin Sticky, cloudy secretion released at puberty Odorous as bacteria break it down as food

Slides of Scalp vs. Palm

Injury and Repair of Skin

Inflammatory response – triggered by mast cells increase blood flow to area Scab (fibrin proteins) forms at surface to restrict entry of microorganisms Cells divide rapidly to replace missing cells Macrophages and phagocytes clear debris and patrol area for pathogens Animation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHzHc9E8kTw&feature=relatedDeeper wounds Scar tissue – lots of collagen fibers and few blood vessels

Fetuses don’t scar Keloid – thickened area of scar tissue with shiny smooth surface (tend to form in

adults with dark skin) Damaged hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glands, muscle cells and nerves

are rarely repaired Burns

1st degree – kills superficial epidermal cells, injures papillary dermis 2nd degree – kills epidermis and possible some dermis, injures reticular dermis 3rd degree – kills all epidermal and dermal cells, injures hypodermis and deeper

tissues Skin Gun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXO_ApjKPaI

Aging Epidermis thins as stem cell activity decreases

increasing skin injuries and infections Number of macrophages and other immune system

cells decreases Decline in vitamin D3 production reduces calcium and

phosphorus absorption weakening muscles and bones Melanocyte activity decreases causing increases

sensitivity to sun Gland activity decreases causing dry scaly skin Follicles decrease function creating thin light hair Elastic fibers decrease resulting in wrinkling Reduced blood supply to dermis – less

thermoregulation Repairs are slow…6-8 weeks

Write an analogy for our skin….

Human skin is like __________ because _______________.

Complete web showing how

Integumentary system

interconnected w/other organ

systems!

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular

System

Nervous System

Endocrine

SystemCardiovascular System

Lymphatic

System

Respiratory

System

Digestive

System

Urinary System

Reproductive

System

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