Integumentary System 1
What 3 things make up the integumentary system?
Skin
Hair
Nails
True or False
Skin is thin and easily damaged
False
Being exposed to the sun can help our bodies make _________________
Vitamin D
Human skin color is determined by what pigment?
melanin
True or False
Your skin is one of your body's major defenses
True
Third degree burns are characterized by:
blisters
swelling
severe pain
shivering helps your body to ____________
warm up
The epidermis is the ________________
outer layer/ first layer of the skin
The surface of the epidermis consists of dead skin cells filled with a protein called _______________
keratin
the second layer of the skin is called ___________
dermis
Hair grows as cells in the ___________ ____________
Hair Follicles
The Hypodermis is also known as this
What is the Subcutaneous layer?
Blackheads can result from the blockage of this gland
What is the sebacceous gland?
A doctor you would visit for a skin disorder
What is a dermatologist?
The young man we watched in the "Butterfly Child" had what rare genetic skin disorder
What is Epidermolysis bullosa or EB for short?
Epidermis, Dermis, and Hypodermis
What are the three layers of skin
the epidermis is made up of how many layers of tissue
What is five layers?
The natural oil produced by the skin, aka "nature's skin cream"
What is sebum?
Developed in 1989 for an itchy, red bumped disease that is known to affect many children.
What is the chicken pox vaccine?
This skin disorder is caused by a lack of pigment called melanin. Can cause white patches on the hair and skin.
What is Vitiligo?
What are the 3 functions of the skin?
Sensation
Temperature Regulation
Protection
Fingerprints are formed.
What is in utero or in the womb?
the muscle is known to produce "goose pimples/bumps"
What is the arrector pilli muscle?
Is the skin the largest or smallest organ of the body?
largest
This skin disorder is treated with antibiotics and topical antiviral cream
What is treatment for Impetigo?