Integumentary System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the major organ of the integumentary system?
A
Skin
2
Q
What is the outer layer of the skin?
A
Epidermis
3
Q
Which protein confers waterproof features to the skin?
A
Keratin
4
Q
What term refers to a blue discolouration of the skin and may indicate heart failure?
A
Cyanosis
5
Q
Which discolouration of the skin occurs during liver failure?
A
Jaundice
