Hair
Where can Hair be found?
Almost everywhere on the body
What are the three types of Burns
•First degree burns
•Second degree burns
•Third Degree burns
What does integument mean?
Skin
How does hair appear on the human body?
How are skin burns caused?
• Caused by heat, radiation, chemicals, sunlight, electrical shock
What does the Integumentary system do?
Covers the body, consists of the skin and accessary tissues (nails, hair, sweat glands, sebaceous glands)
What are four functions of hair on the human body?
• Protection
• Heat retention
• Sensory reception
• Visual Identification
What are some characteristics of a Second degree burn?
• Involve epidermis and part of dermis
• Skin blistered and painful
• Slight scarring
What are three functions of Integument
•Protection from the external environment
•Prevention of water loss/gain
•Vitamin D synthesis