APPK 1.4 - Integumentary System

Question 1

Define: chon or chondro

Answer 1

Cartilage

Question 2

Define: derma

Answer 2

Skin/related to the skin

Question 3

T/F: “epi” means above & “endo” means inner/inside

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Define: exo

Answer 4

Outer/outside

Question 5

T/F: Skin is the largest organ of the body, covering the entire external surface of the body

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What are the 3 layers of the skin?

Answer 6

Epidermis,
Dermis,
Hypodermis

Question 7

Describe the Epidermis

Answer 7

Outermost layer of the skin; 5 layers w/ keratin & melanin that flattens as it ages & eventually flakes off the skin.

Question 8

Describe the Dermis

Answer 8

“True skin”; contains nerves, blood supply, lymph vessels, accessory organs (glands, hair follicles, etc.)

Question 9

Describe the Hypodermis

Answer 9

Blood & lymph vessels, adipose (fat) tissue.

Question 10

What 2 types of glands are present in the skin?

Answer 10

Sudoriferous (sweat) & Sebaceous (oil) glands

Question 11

What are Arrector pili muscles, where in the skin are they found & what do they do?

Answer 11

Arrector pili: muscles that attach to hair follicles in the dermis and contract to make our hair “stand on end”.

Question 12

T/F: Hair follicles have their own blood supply & nerves surrounding it that let it detect minute movements

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What are the functions of the Integumentary system? (6)

Answer 13

• Regulate body temperature
• Stores blood supply (8-10% of adult blood supply circulates in the skin)
• 1st layer of defence from external environment
• Excretes & absorbs substances
• Detects sensations (heat/cold, pain, vibration, pressure & generalized)
• Synthesis vitamin D (activates precursor in body for Vit D creation)

Question 14

What are some ways massage could be beneficial to the integumentary system?

Answer 14

• Increased blood flow
• Increased nutrients to treatment area
• Increased activity in sebaceous glands
• Friction helps to maintain elasticity of subcutaneous (hypodermis) layer
• Can assist in scar tissue breakdown

Question 15

“Subcutaneous layer” is another name for the __________.

Answer 15

Hypodermis

Question 16

T/F: Sudoriferous glands are attached to hair follicles.

Answer 16

False; Sebaceous (oil) glands are attached to hair follicles.

Question 17

What are the ABCD’s in reference to checking moles for signs of cancer?

Answer 17

A = Asymmetry (not perfect circle)
B = Border (not a clear distinction from surrounding skin)
C = Colour (mix of colours; black, brown, purple, blue)
D = Diameter (wider than a standard pencil eraser; 6mm)

Question 18

What is the most dangerous form of skin cancer?

Answer 18

Melanoma

Question 19

Define: oma

Answer 19

tumour

Question 20

What are the 3 different kinds of skin cancer?

Answer 20

Basal cell carcinoma,
Squamous cell carcinoma,
Melanoma

Question 21

Burns: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

Answer 21

Contraindicated; could be local or systemic depending on the severity of the burn.

Question 22

Fungal infections: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

Answer 22

Contraindicated; systemic when in its acute stage because it is easily spread. Local infections must be covered or avoided.

Question 23

Herpes: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

Answer 23

Contraindicated; danger of spread.

Question 24

Warts: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

Answer 24

Contraindicated; must be covered or avoided, spreads easily.

Question 25

Psoriasis: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

Answer 25

Indicated; as long as there are no open wounds or considered locally contraindicated over areas of broken skin and should be covered/avoided.