INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

Question 1

4 functions of the skin

Answer 1

Protect against bacteria, environment
Regulate temp
Receptor for heat, cold touch pain
Aid in regulation of water/electrolytes

Question 2

Skin has 3 layers:

Answer 2

Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous layer

Question 3

Outermost layer, composed of 4 layers of cells. Outer 2 dying and decaying skins pigmentation MELANIN located on deepest layer of epidermis.

Answer 3

Epidermis

Question 4

Second layer of skin, much thicker than epidermis. Hair follicles, sweat glands, sensory nerves.

Answer 4

Dermis

Question 5

Fatty tissue varies in thisckness (eyelids, abdomen)

Answer 5

Subcutaneous layer

Question 6

Four accessory structures of the skin: HONS

Answer 6

Hair, Oil glands, Nails, Sweat