Functions
What is at least two ways that the integumentary system protects the body?
Acts as a barrier from U.V.rays, maintains temperature, and it stops pathogens
What remains when pus or blood dries
Crusts "Scabs"
The outermost layer of the skin
Epidermis
function and purpose of sebaceous glands - must give both
produces sebum or oil and Prevents skin and hair from drying out
Fatty tissue
Adipose
Ability to perceive touch and heat change
Sensory Perception - merkle cells
Cyanosis
Blue discoloration of the skin
The second layer of the skin AKA "true skin"
Dermis
What structure is responsible for "goose bumps"
Arrecto pilli muscle
blood vessels, nerve endings, sudoriferous and sebaceous glands are found here
dermis
The process by which the skin helps maintain body temperature or homeostasis - be very specific
Heat Regulation - through vasoconstriction and vasodilation
Yellow discoloration of the skin
Jaundice
The deepest layer of the skin
Hypodermis
Vitamin made by the skin when exposed to sunlight
D
2 pigments that give color to the skin
Melanin and carotene
cells that protect skin from ultraviolet light
melanocytes
Vesicles
Sacs or blisters of clear fluid
Thinnest layer of the skin
Epidermis
The purpose of sudoriferous glands
To produce sweat and cool the body
fingerprints are formed from what structure in the dermis?
papillae
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for replenishing the stratum corneum?
stratum germativium
reddish discoloration of the skin; often due to inflammation
erythema
The layer injections are given to
Hypodermis or subcutaneous
Phagocytic cells that protect the skin and body
Langerhans cells
The process by which blood vessels shrink to retain heat
Vasoconstriction