Integumentary System Flashcards
0
Q
What is the function of the integumentary system?
A
Protects from infection, waterproofing, prevents fluid loss, provides coloration, site for vitamin D synthesis
1
Q
What are the main structure of the integumentary system?
A
Skin, hair, nails, claws, hooves, some glands, breasts
2
Q
Aden/o
A
Gland
3
Q
Adip/o
Lip/o
A
Fat
4
Q
Cutane/o
Dermat/o
Derm/o
A
Skin
5
Q
Kerat/o
Scler/o
A
Hard
6
Q
Hist/o
A
Tissue
7
Q
Lact/o
A
Milk
8
Q
Mamm/o
Mast/o
A
Breast
9
Q
Myc/o
A
Fungus
10
Q
Onych/o
A
Nails
11
Q
Pil/o
A
Hair
12
Q
Seb/o
A
Sebum
13
Q
Albinism
A
Congenital absence of pigmentation of the body
14
Q
Alopecia
A
Hair deficiency
