L1 Flashcards
Epidermis and dermis is part of what membrane
Cutaneous membrane
What is the term used for both hair nails and exocrine glands all together
Accessory structures
The integumentary system includes:
Sweat glands
oil glands
nails
hair
layers of skin
cutaneous membrane
skin pathogens
sensory receptors
Is the largest organ in the body this protects the body from foreign agents and dreams can sense temperature paint touch and pressure
The skin
What is the surface area of the skin
25 square feet
The integumentary system first line of defense is protecting us against what
Bacteria and viruses
The integumentary system first line of defense protects underlying structures from what
Ultraviolet radiation and dehydration
The skin also helps with body temperature regulation what does it do when it gets too hot
Dermal blood vessels dilate and vessels carry more blood to surface so sheet can escape
The skin also helps with body temperature regulation what does it do if the body gets too cold
Dermal blood vessels constrict to prevent heat from escaping
This is a function of integumentary system that is needed for calcium absorption
Vitamin d production
This is a function of integumentary system a small amounts of waste products are lost through perspiration
Excretion
The functions of integumentary system
Protection
vitamin d production
body temperature regulation
excretion
The structure of the skin
Epidermis dermis hypodermis
Medically known as tinea pedis caused by a fungal infection thrives in warm moist area contagious by contact
Athlete’s foot
Inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands caused by bacterial infection
Boils and carbuncles