Chap 4 Anaphy Flashcards
What are the important functions of the integumentary system?
The integumentary system performs protective functions, insulates and cushions deeper body organs, and protects the body from mechanical, chemical, thermal damage, UV radiation, and microbes.
What is the integumentary system also called?
The integumentary system is also called the integument.
What does the term ‘integument’ mean?
‘Integument’ means ‘covering.’
What structures are included in the integumentary system?
The integumentary system includes the skin and its appendages: sweat and oil glands, hair, and nails.
What are the layers of the epidermis?
The layers of the epidermis include the stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale.
What is the uppermost layer of the skin’s function?
The uppermost layer of the skin is hardened to help prevent water loss from the body surface.
How does the skin help maintain hydration?
The skin keeps water and other precious molecules in the body and prevents excess water from entering.
What is the significance of the skin’s capillary network and sweat glands?
The skin’s rich capillary network and sweat glands are controlled by the nervous system.
What would happen without skin?
Without skin, we would quickly fall prey to bacteria and perish from water and heat loss.
What is the function of synovial membranes?
Synovial membranes cushion organs moving against each other during muscle activity.
