20. Integumentary System Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 functions of the skin
A
protection
thermoregulation
excretion
2
Q
how does the skin act as protection
A
physical barrier to chemicals, abrasion, dehydration and UV radiation
3
Q
how does the skin act as thermoregulaton
A
regulate body temperature
4
Q
how does the skin act as excretion
A
water and salts are excreted through the skin
5
Q
what are the 2 types of skin
A
epidermis and dermis
6
Q
what is the epidermis
A
vascular epithelial tissue
7
Q
what is the epidermis important for - 3 things
A
sensation of touch
function of immune system
production of keratin
8
Q
what is the dermis and where is it
A
connective tissue beneath the epidermis
9
Q
what does the dermis contain
A
blood vessels
nerves
hair follicles
glands
