SciOly 24-25 Anatomy & Physiology: Integumentary System

i. Functions of the integumentary system (e.g, physical protection, Vitamin D synthesis, Sensation, excretion, thermoregulation, role in innate immunity)

ii. Anatomy and histological characteristics of the layers of skin

iii. Anatomy and histological characteristics of the component parts of the skin: hair (e.g, types, appearance, growth cycle),nails, integumentary glands (e.g, eccrine v. appocrine), and sensory receptors

iv. Skin color, skin texture, and the effects of aging on the skin

v. Dermatological features (e.g, freckles, moles, scales, calluses, birthmarks, fingerprints)

vi. The diseases on each level from the cell to the whole person as listed: Wounds affecting the skin (Limited to burns and their classification, sunburn), allergens (e.g, poison icy, metals), Human papilloma virus (HPV), infections (limited to boils, carbuncles, athlete’s foot, impetigo, erysipelas, cellulitis, Hansen’s disease, chickenpox, and shingles), common inflammatory disorders (limited to Psoriasis and dermatitis), and skin cancer (limited to Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma, Merkel cell carcinoma)

vii. Treatments and/or prevention for all above listed conditions

viii. cellular components of cutaneous immune system (e.g, dermal dendritic cells, dermal macrophages)

ix. Additional disorders: Imminologic and inflammatory disorders (limited to rosacea, vitiligo, bullous pemphigoid, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema nodosum, erythema multiforme, alopecia)

x. Additional disorders: Congenital disorders (limited to albinism, xeroderma pigmentosum), systemic disorders and their effect on skin (Limited to acanthosis nigricans), benign lesions (limited to actinic keratosis)

xi. Treatments and/or prevention for all conditions listed above

xii. Aspects of wound healing including but not limited to: Inflammation, necrosis, apoptosis, vasodilation, and clotting