integumentary system Flashcards
integumentary system
encloses internal body structures sites of many sensory
function#1- protection
the skin protects the rest of the body from the basic elements of nature such as wind water and uv sunlight
function#2-sensory function
the skin as a sense organ because the epidermis, dermis, and the hypodermis contain specialized sensory nerve structure that direct touch
first degree burns
only involves the top layer of the skin. Your skin may be red, painful, with mild swelling
2nd-degree burns
involves outer layer of the skin and part of the inner layer of the skin
caused by very hot water, open flames, or hot objects
3rd-degree burns
destroy the epidermis and dermis, THese burns also damage the underlying bones, muscles and tendons
4th- degree burns
goes through both layers of the skin and underlying tissue as well as deeper tissue
stretch marks
streaks caused by stretching of the skin at a fast rate
callus and corns
thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protects itself from friction or pressure
squamous
are caused by a combination of sun exposure over time
basal cell carcinoma
this is a type of skin cancer that usually develops on the face or neck area