Integ System Burns

Question 1

Where do the highest incidences of burns occur?

Answer 1

home

Question 2

Where is the dermis found? What type of forces does it tolerate?

Answer 2

between epidermis and subcutaneous layer

repeated friction and shear forces

Question 3

What is the subcutaneous layer?

Answer 3

largest organ, 15-20% of BW

Question 4

Functions of subcutaneous layer

Answer 4

-protection
-thermoregulation
-excretion of sweat
-vit D synthesis
-sensation

Question 5

Function of epidermis

Answer 5

maintain skin integrity as barrier against bacteria, shear, friction, irritants, and protect against loss of fluid at cellular level

Question 6

function of dermis

Answer 6

provide tensile strength, support, retain moisture, blood, and O2 to the skin

Question 7

How much blood volume does the skin receive?

Answer 7

1/3 of the body’s blood volume