Skin and Function 4

Question 1

What is thermoregulation?

Answer 1

Skin protects against being to hot or cold

-Behavioral changes

Question 2

Functions of the skin?

Answer 2

Barrier - fluid loss, infection, protein loss
Thermoregulation
Immune defense - spread of infection
Metabolism & detoxification- Disordered thyroxine metabolism
Communication
Sensation

Question 3

What cells look like purple onion rings?

Answer 3

Pacinian bodies- they feel pressure

Question 4

Skin is metabolically active. True or false?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What does skin metabolise?

Answer 5

Vitamin D

Thyroid hormone

Question 6

What is skin a defense against?

Answer 6

Chemicals
Sunlight
Drugs
Pollutants

Question 7

What is immune defence important in?

Answer 7

Protection against infection
Sunlight responses
Allergic reactions

Question 8

Social and communication with skin?

Answer 8

• Visual
• Order
• Sociosexual behaviour

Question 9

Sensory functions if the skin?

Answer 9

Touch, pressure and vibration
Pain and itch
Heat and cold
Nerve endings and receptors in skin