Skin and glands
What is the Integumentary System?
This is all of our outsides and its accessory structures. The accessory structures are the structures found embedded in the skin. They all help the skin to carry out its functions in the body.
What are the four major structures of the integumentary system?
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There are 3 layers of skin, name one part of the Inner Layer.
The Sweat and oil Glands
Hair follicle
blood vessels
These are organisms that entirely depend on another organism, mostly known as the host, for survival. They usually benefit at the host's expense, and this type of relationship is known as parasitism.
what are Parasites
Any abnormality on the skin that differs from the surrounding skin is termed
What is a skin lesion?
What is the Sebaceous Gland?
In addition to releasing sweat from the surface of the skin, oil is also released. Oil is released from the skin through structures known as _____________.
These are responsible for producing oil and releasing it to moisturize the surface of the skin.
What Is Cyanosis and what does it indicate?
People whose blood is low in oxygen tend to have a bluish color to their skin. This condition is called cyanosis
Cafe au lait spots, salmon patches, and Mongolian spots are all in similar in what way?
Types of Birthmarks
What covers the skin?
Hair.
This is a burn affecting only the epidermis. The area is usually red, dry, and painful to the touch. An example of this would be a non-blistering sunburn. Usually, these burns heal without scarring, in about three to five days.
What is first-degree burn, or a superficial burn
What are Sudoriferous glands?
These glands are more commonly known as sweat glands since they are responsible for releasing sweat from the body. Sweating is a necessary function in the body. It is required in order to maintain the body's normal body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
These are commonly called a 'blackhead,' which is the collection of excess sebum in a pore that is open. Because the pore is not blocked at the surface, air is able to reach the sebum, changing its color from the usual whitish-yellow to brownish-black.
What is an open comedo?
Name 3 parts of the Subcutaneous Tissue
Fat, Collagens and Fibroblasts are in this part of the Integumentary System.
What could go wrong with the Integumentary System?
Various Diseases. Bacteria and Significant Injuries can affect the Integumentary System and how it produces cells, fights off injuries, disease, and more.
These are Second-degree burns that are divided into two types, one where the entire epidermis and the upper layer of the dermis or burn resulting in complete destruction of the epidermis and the majority of the dermis.
These types of burns tend to be pink or red and appear moist. Blisters are usually present, and the area is very painful.
A superficial partial-thickness
A deep partial thickness
What are the three parts of the skin called?
This is commonly called a 'whitehead,' which is the collection of excess sebum in a pore that is blocked. Because the pore is blocked in this case and the air is unable to oxidize the sebum, it remains whitish-yellow.
A closed comedo,
What is the Name for the most outer layer of skin?
The Epidermis
What is the Name of the Inner Layer of skin?
Dermis
This is a burn affecting the entire epidermis, dermis, and some of the subcutaneous tissue. These burns are white, gray, or black in color. They appear leathery and dry but tend to not be painful, as the nerve endings have been destroyed. Full thickness burns will result in significant scarring and need grafting in order to be repaired.
A third degree burn, or a full thickness burn
What is the name of the doctor who treats the integumentary system?
Dermatologist
One form of skin cancer you're more likely to get if you don't heed warnings of avoiding the sun and tanning beds. It's called
Basal cell carcinoma
This is a malignant skin cancer arising from melanocytes of the skin. The melanocytes are the cells that are responsible for giving you that beautiful golden-brown tan you may enjoy having or giving yourself at the beach or tanning salon.
What is a Melanoma
What is a Nerve of the Integumentary System?
Sensory Nerves.
This is known commonly as a 'bruise.' Bruises range in color from red, blue and purple to yellowish-green, all depending on what stage of healing is occurring.
What is a Contusion?