Integumentary System Flashcards
1
Q
Components of the skin (9)
A
Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis (Adipose, fat tissue) Blood vessels Sweat gland Sebaceous gland Sensory receptors Arrector pili muscle Hair follicle
2
Q
Dermal Functions (4)
A
SWEAT GLANDS
SEBACEOUS GLANDS
SENSORY RECEPTORS
DERMAL ARTERIOLES
3
Q
Dermal arterioles
A
Get smaller (vasoconstriction) or larger (vasodilation) to conserve or release heat
4
Q
Six functions of the skin
A
- Protect the underlying tissue
- Detect sensations
- Excretion of water, salt, ammonia, and urea
- Synthesis of Vit D
- Blood reservoir, due to extensive network of blood vessels
- Regulate body tempreture
5
Q
Common bacterial and fungal infections of the skin
A
Bacterial infections:
S,aureus/ impetigo
Fungal infections:
athlete’s foot, ringworm…
6
Q
Four sites in the body, other than the skin, where you would expect to find bacteria
A
- Gut- stomach + intestines
- Mouth
- Respiratory tract- nasal cavity
- vagina
