EXAM 3--integumentary Flashcards
largest organ
skin
skin is very effective against invasion of:
bacteria, toxins, microbes and other substances that come into contact UNLESS there is a break in the skin layer
skin is effective in protection UNLESS
there is a break in the skin layer
allow the body to monitor the environmental conditions of temperature, pain, light touch, and pressure.
nerve receptors
has the capacity to absorb water to prevent excess fluid loss.
the epidermis
Evaporation in small amounts does occur in healthy skin resulting in a fluid loss of approximately ___ ml daily on average.
600
____ ____through metabolism is dissipated through the skin by three processes
heat production
3 processes of heat production:
radiation, conduction, convection
plays an essential role in the absorption of calcium by the intestines
Vit D
located in the most dependent layer of epidermis, facilitate the uptake of immunoglobulin E (IgE)
islet of langerhans
islet of langerhans have important role in the
immune response to allergens
may be the first clue to other health problems
changes in hair, skin, or nails
age related integumentary changes
thinning of skin
uneven pigmentation
wrinkling, skin folds, and decreased elasticity
dry skin
diminished hair
increased fragility and increased potential for injury
reduced healing ability
red bumps
cherry angiomas
malfunction in skin color. liver spots
dyschromias
