Functions
What is the opening in the skin that releases sweat and oil?
Pore
What is the top, visible layer of skin called?
Epidermis
What degree of burn damages the epidermis only?
1st degree burn
What does the prefix derm mean?
Skin
What is the structure labeled A?
Pore
What is the purpose of white blood cells that are found in your blood vessels?
To help fight infection
What layer of skin is attached to the muscle?
Hypodermis
What degree of burn appears dry, white and sometimes charred?
3rd degree burn
What is the pigment in your skin that gives your color?
Melanin
What is the structure labeled B?
Sweat Gland
What happens when dead skin, bacteria or dirt clog your pores?
Acne
What sensory receptors of the skin help the body to feel pain, pressure and temperature?
Nerve endings
What degree of burn has blisters?
2nd degree burn
What do you call the doctor that deals with issues of the skin?
Dermatologist
What is the structure labeled C?
Fat cells
What is the purpose of a capillary in the hypodermis?
To carry oxygen and nutrients to all of your skin cells.
What structure in the skin produces oil and keeps your skin moisturized?
Sebaceous glands
Why is a second degree burn more painful than a 3rd degree burn?
A 3rd degree burn has destroyed all of the nerve endings.
What is the structure in your body that helps to insulate you and keep you warm?
Fat cells
What is the structure labeled D?
Nerve Ending
List 2 functions of the integumentary system.
Protects against bacteria (microorganisms)
Makes vitamin D
Sensations of pain, pressure, temperature
Helps excrete waste materials
What are the 3 structures that make up the integumentary system?
Skin, hair, nails
Give a full explanation of a 4th degree burn?
Burns through all 3 layers of skin and burns through muscle and sometimes the bone.
What is the structure in your body that moves your hair follicle when you are cold?
What is the structure labeled E?
Capillary