Test 4 Integumentary System and Health Insurance REVIEW Flashcards
What are the (3 main) functions of the integumentary system?
- Regulates body temp.
- Makes vitamin D
- Protects the body
What are the 3 layers of humans skin
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Hypodermis/ Subcutaneous
Describe the Epidermis
- The outer most layer
- Has no blood vessels
Describe the Dermis
- The “True Skin”
- Contains most structures
Describe the Hypodermis/ Subcutaneous
- Holds connective tissues
What are the 2 types of glands
- Sudoriferous
- Sebaceous
What does the Sudoriferous gland produce/ do?
- Produces sweat
- Regulates temp.
- Gets rid of wastes
What does the Sebaceous gland produce
Oil (Sebum)
What produces a pigments in humans? What color does it give our skin?
- Melanin
- It gives a yellow/ tan/ brown tint
What color is skin that is experiencing Cyanosis? When does it occur?
- Blue
- Lack of oxygen
What color is skin that is experiencing Erythema?
Red
What color is skin that is experiencing Jaundice? When does it occur?
- Yellow
- When there is liver damage
What is Acne Vulgaris? What is a medication that can soothe it?
When there is too much oil being produced; Accutane
What is Vitiligo?
When the body is loosing melanin
What is the worst kind of skin cancer?
Malignant Melanoma
