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What is the integumentary system composed of?
The skin and accessory structures
What disorder is an inherited disorder in which melanocytes does not produce melanin?
Albinism
What is the largest organ of the body?
The skin
What does the ceruminous gland produce?
Earwax
Nails, hair and sweat glands are examples of what?
Accessory structures
Pallor is defined as what?
The paleness of skin
An increased secretion of oil related to increased hormones during puberty is the cause of what disorder?
Acne
Which skin layer is made up of dead cells?
The epidermis
Constriction and dilation of blood vessels are examples of what?
Regulation of body temperature
What lesion is classified as a sore due to death of tissue?
An ulcer
What is the most common form of cancer?
Basal cell carcinoma
What disorder most often occurs in children?
Impetigo
What are the sudoriferous and sebaceous glands?
Sudoriferous glands- the glands that secrete sweat through your skin.
Sebaceous glands- are glands found in your hair follicles that secrete sebum.
Fingernails and toenails becoming brittle and discolored are examples of what?
The effect of aging on the integumentary system
Which layer of the skin is made up of adipose (fat) connective tissue
The subcutaneous layer
Describe the two major layers that make up the integumentary system.
The epidermis- the skin's surface portion divided into the stratum basale and stratum corneum.
The dermis- a connective tissue layer sandwiched between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue.
What chronic skin disorder occurs when too many epidermis cells are produced?
Psoriasis
What causes athlete's foot?
Fungi that lives on the skin, hair, and nails called dermatophytes
What are lesions?
Any wound or local damage to skin tissue
How does the skin collect sensory information?
Through free nerve endings, touch receptors, and deep pressure receptors
What are the functions of the skin?
Protects against infection, protects against dehydration, regulates body temperature, and collects sensory information
What is osteoporosis?
When the bones become brittle and fragile from the loss of tissue
What are the factors that influence skin color?
The amount of pigment in the epidermis like melanin, hemoglobin, carotene, and bile pigments
What is the medical term for "bedsores"?
Decubitus ulcers
What are the three types of burns?
Superficial partial-thickness (1st degree burn)
Deep partial (2nd degree burn)
Full-thickness (3rd degree burn)