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Skin and Body Membranes

Skin and Body Membranes. Skin and Body Membranes. Function of body membranes Line or cover body surfaces Protect body surfaces Lubricate body surfaces. Classification of Body Membranes. Epithelial membranes Cutaneous membrane Mucous membrane Serous membrane Connective tissue membranes.

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Skin and Body Membranes

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  1. Skin and Body Membranes

  2. Skin and Body Membranes • Function of body membranes • Line or cover body surfaces • Protect body surfaces • Lubricate body surfaces

  3. Classification of Body Membranes • Epithelial membranes • Cutaneousmembrane • Mucous membrane • Serous membrane • Connective tissue membranes

  4. Epithelial Membrane: Cutaneous Membrane • Cutaneous membrane = skin • A dry membrane • Outermost protective boundary • Superficial epidermis • Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium • Underlying dermis • Mostly dense connective tissue Figure 4.1a

  5. Epithelial Membrane: Mucous Membranes • Surface epithelium • Type depends on site • Underlying loose connective tissue (lamina propria) • Lines all body cavities that open to the exterior body surface • Often adapted for absorption or secretion Figure 4.1b

  6. Epithelial Membrane: Serous Membranes • Surface simple squamous epithelium • Underlying areolar connective tissue • Lines open body cavities that are closed to the exterior of the body • Membranes occur in pairs: parietal & visceral • Serous layers separated by serous fluid Figure 4.1c

  7. Epithelial Membrane: Serous Membranes • Specific serous membranes • Peritoneum • Abdominal cavity • Pleura • Around the lungs • Pericardium • Around the heart Figure 4.1d

  8. Connective Tissue Membrane • Synovial membrane • Connective tissue only • Lines fibrous capsules surrounding joints Figure 4.2

  9. Integumentary System • Skin (cutaneous membrane) • Skin derivatives • Sweat glands • Oil glands • Hairs • Nails

  10. Skin Functions • Protects deeper tissues from: • Mechanical damage • Chemical damage • Bacterial damage • Thermal damage • Ultraviolet radiation • Desiccation (drying out)

  11. Skin Functions • Aids in heat regulation • Aids in excretion of urea and uric acid • Synthesizes vitamin D

  12. Skin Structure • Epidermis – outer layer • Stratified squamous epithelium • Often keratinized (hardened by keratin) • Dermis • Dense connective tissue Figure 4.3

  13. Skin Structure • Deep to dermis is the hypodermis • Not part of the skin • Anchors skin to underlying organs • Composed mostly of adipose tissue

  14. Layer of Epidermis • Stratum basale • Cells undergoing mitosis • Lies next to dermis • Stratum spinosum • Stratum granulosum

  15. Layer of Epidermis • Stratum lucidum • Occurs only in thick skin • Stratum corneum • Shingle-like dead cells • Filled with keratin • Rubs and flakes off slowly

  16. Melanin • Pigment (melanin) produced by melanocytes • Color is yellow to brown to black • Melanocytes are mostly in the stratum basale • Amount of melanin produced depends upon genetics and exposure to sunlight

  17. Dermis • Two layers • Papillary layer • Projections called dermal papillae • Pain receptors • Meissner’scorpuscle (touch receptors) • Capillary loops • Reticular layer • Blood vessels • Glands • Paciniancorpuscle (deep pressure receptors)

  18. Dermis • Collagen and elastic fibers • Collagen = toughness • Elastic = elasticity in youth • Abundant blood supply • Rich nerve supply

  19. Skin Structure Figure 4.4

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