Chpt. 5: Integumentary System

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function of integumentary system

  • protection, UV radiation, dehydration

  • vitamin D/calcium production & absorption

  • sensory organ

  • thermoregulation

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<p>identify and describe functions </p>

identify and describe functions

hair follicle

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<p>identify and describe functions </p>

identify and describe functions

sebaceous gland: lubricate/protect, holocrine

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<p>identify and describe functions </p>

identify and describe functions

arrector pilli: contract, straighten hair, goosebumps

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<p>identify and describe functions </p>

identify and describe functions

sweat gland: watery sweat, eccrine/apocrine

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<p>identify and describe functions </p>

identify and describe functions

nerve plexus

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layers of skin

  • epidermis

  • dermis

  • hypodermis/subcutaneous tissue

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<p>layers of epidermis (stratum)</p>

layers of epidermis (stratum)

  • corneum

  • lucidum

  • granulosum (keratinocytes)

  • spinosum (dendritic cells, desmosomes)

  • basale (stem cell mitosis, melanocytes)

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<p>layers of dermis</p>

layers of dermis

  • papillary dermis: areolar tissue

  • reticular dermis: dense irregular

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<p>other layers of skin</p>

other layers of skin

  • dermal papillae: increase surface area, efficiency for delivery

  • vascular plexus

  • hypodermis: not skin

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pathology of skin (injuries)

  • blister: in between epi/dermis

  • scar: dermis through epi, tissue loses function

  • skin cancer: carcinoma, melanoma