Cells and integumentary

Question 1

Cell function

Answer 1

• Provide structure for body
• Take in nutrients from food
• Produce energy by converting nutrients
• Secrete substances
• Osmosis/defusion

Question 2

What makes up the Integumentary system

Answer 2

Skin, Hair, Nails, Glands, Nerve endings

Question 3

Functions of the skin

Answer 3

• Thermoregulation: Perspiration/Evaporation, Exercise, Shivering/Sweating
• Protection: Sun barriers, Physical/chemical barriers, Protection from bacteria, moisture and pathogens/germs

Question 4

Effects of massage from integumentary system

Answer 4

• Heat and vasodilation of blood vessels helps with temp
• Stimulates sebum through sebaceous glands, improves skin condition
• Mobilises connective tissues
• Increases blood flow (nutrients to skin)
• Exfoliates, so increases skin reproduction
• Improves circulation
• Increased sweat and therefore decreases waste
• Improves skin elasticity