Commone injuries/illnesses associated with the integumentary system
Which of the following are common skin diseases
a) Lupus
b) Acne
c) Psoriasis
d) Eczema
Acne is the most common skin disease
What is the function of the Epidermis
Protection against bacteria, germs, and ultra Violet light
Which of the following is the thinnest part of your skin?
a) earlobe
b) eye lid
c) lips
The eye lid is the thinnest part of the skin
Which of the following are a common injury of the skin?
a) Burn
B) Lacerations
c) Contusions
d) All of the above
All of the above are common injuries of the skin
What is the function of the Dermis
The elastin that gives the skin structure and flexibility, and can help maintain some temperature regulation. It also contains collagen.
The skin renews itself every:
a) month
b) week
d) day
A. The skin renews itself every 28 days
True or False
Cellulitis is a skin disease
True. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that affects the deeper layers of the skin. Can cause swelling, redness and pain.
What is the function of the Hypodermis?
Stores fat cells for energy, gives the body the contoured shape (helps shape the body)
Does the majority of the body temperature regulation
Which part of the skin is the thickest part?
a) back
b) hand
c) foot
c) the sole of the foot is the thickest part of the skin
Which of the following skin illnesses can other species get?
a) Leprosy
b) Ringworm
c) Yaws
B) Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin that other species, besides humans, can get.
True or False
Is the skin considered an organ?
True. The skin or the integumentary system is actually considered the largest organ of the human body.
What helps determine the smoothness of your skin?
Collagen helps determine the smoothness of the skin.