Functions
What are 3 functions of the Integumentary System?
Any of these 3 are correct:
- Protection from the external environment
- Prevention of water loss or gain
- Vitamin D synthesis
- Secretion
- Absorption
- Immune function
- Temperature regulation ((homeostasis)
- Sensory reception
What are the 3 layers of the integumentary system?
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)
What epithelium makes up the epidermis?
- Stratified squamous epithelium
The skin absorbs some chemicals/drugs but blocks others meaning it is ______ ______
Selectively permeable
What type of tissue makes up the first layer of the integumentary system?
- Stratified squamous epithelium
The first three layers of the epidermis are composed of ______ __________
- Living keratinocytes
In regard to temperature regulation, dermal blood vessels capable of _________ to conserve heat or _______ to release heat
a) Vasoconstriction
b) Vasodilation
Which layer is made up of primarily dense irregular connective tissue?
a) Epidermis
b) Dermis
c) Subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)
b) Dermis
What are the 5 layers from top to bottom of the epidermis?
1- Stratum corneum
2- Stratum lucidum
3- Stratum granulosum
4- Stratum spinosum
5- Stratum basale/germinativum