Functions of Integumentary System
The integumentary system has sensory receptors that can detect heat, cold, touch, pressure, pain.
SENSATION
A cell in the skin and eyes that produces and contains pigment called melanin.
MELANOCYTES
A yellowish skin color that is caused by complications in the liver, and one of the examples is viral hepatitis
JAUNDICE
Is a skin cancer that affects the keratinocytes of the stratum spinosum and presents as lesions.
SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin, that produces sweat
SUDORIFEROUS GLAND
When exposed to ultraviolet light the skin produces a molecule that can be transformed into vitamin D.
VITAMIN D PRODUCTION
Located in the basal region of the epidermis in both hairless and hairy skin.
TACTILE EPITHELIAL CELLS
It is an allergic reaction in the skin that can possibly be a symptom of skin problems. It can also be an allergic reaction to foods or to drugs, such as penicillin.
RASHES AND LESIONS
Is a skin cancer that is caused by the uncontrolled growth of melanocytes, a pigment producing cells in the epidermis.
MELANOMA
Body temperature is regulated by controlling blood flow through the skin and the activity of sweat glands
TEMPERATURE REGULATION
Occurs where diets contain insufficient vitamin A for meeting the needs associated with growth and development, and physiological functions.
VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY IN THE SKIN
Small amounts of waste products are lost through the skin and in gland secretion.
EXCRETION
Is important for the immune responses for the defense in our body against illness.
INTRAEPIDERMAL MACROPHAGES