Structure
What are the oil producing glands of the skin called?
Sebaceous glands
What happens when topical meds are applied to skin
Absorption
Primary cause of skin cancer
Over exposure to UV Rays
When a person over eats, the ____ part of the integumentary system will be most affected.
Subcutaneous layer- it contains the majority of our adipose (fat) tissue
The oil secreted by the sebaceous glands
Sebum
What are the three layers of the skin called
Epidermis, Dermis & Subcutaneous Layers
"Goose bumps" develop when we are trying to keep warm...how does this happen?
Arrector pili muscles are stimulated and cause skin to pucker up
Chronic disorder of sebaceous glands, clogged pores
Acne vulgaris
What cells in the skin are stimulated when exposed to sunlight
Melanocytes
The medical term meaning skin
Derma
This layer of skin contains blood vessels, nerves, glands & hair follicles
Dermis
What vitamin is produced by the integumentary system?
Vitamin D
Fungal infection of the fool
Athletes foot
Cut or tear of the skin
Laceration
The medical term meaning tissue death
Necrosis
Which Layer is known as our "true" skin
Dermis
What is the function of nails
To protect the digits
Most serious type of skin cancer
Malignant melanoma
Deep wound caused by a sharp object
Puncture wound
Part of the hair that you see
Medulla
What are sweat glands called
Sudoriferous glands
Intact skin functions to protect us from ___________
Microorganisms
A burn characterized by redness, pain, blisters and swelling. Heals within 1-3 weeks
2nd degree burn
Also known as Shingles
Herpes Zoster
White tuft of skin on the end of the hair
Papilla