Integumentary System 1
What 3 things make up the integumentary system?
Skin
Hair
Nails
True or False
The epidermis is thin
True
Being exposed to the sun can help our bodies make _________________
Vitamin D
Human skin color is determined by what pigment?
melanin
True or False
Your skin is one of your body's major defenses
True
True or False
Dust in your house is dead skin cells
True
What are the 2 types of glands?
Oil/Sebaceous
Sweat/Suderiferous
The _____ is the outer layer of the skin
epidermis
The surface of the epidermis consists of dead skin cells filled with a protein called _______________
keratin
the second layer of the skin is called ___________
dermis
_____________ is pigment in the skin that protects from UV damage
melanin
What layer is under the epidermis
dermis
Sweating helps your body to __________
cool down
Without our skin, our bodies would be very susceptible to __________ caused by bacteria and other harmful things.
infection
Blood vessels, some muscles, and dhair follicles are found in what layer?
the dermis
What are the 3 layers of the skin?
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis/Subcutaneous
The________ in the skin causes goose bumps
arrector pili muscle
this layer is located under the dermis
hypodermis/subcutaneous
Waste products are released through our skin via ___________ (tiny holes)
pores
what is the purpose of the fatty layer?
cushion / protection
What are the 4 functions of the skin?
Sensory Response
Temperature Regulation
Protection
Making Vit D
Two factors that influence the shade of someone's skin are ______________ and ______________
melanin
environment
________ ______ in the skin allow us to feel things
sensory receptors
Name 3 skin conditions we discussed in class
Skin Cancer, Acne, and Pressure Ulcers
A bruise is __________ under the skin
blood