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Integumentary System. Protecting you from the outside world. Parts of the system . Skin Layers- dermis, epidermis Hair follicles Nails Sweat Glands Sebaceous Glands *Some consider other membranes as well (ex- mucosal). We will only look at skin. Skin. 2 layers Epidermis Dermis
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Integumentary System Protecting you from the outside world
Parts of the system • Skin • Layers- dermis, epidermis • Hair follicles • Nails • Sweat Glands • Sebaceous Glands • *Some consider other membranes as well (ex- mucosal). We will only look at skin
Skin • 2 layers • Epidermis • Dermis • Epidermis • Dead, keratinized skin, made of 5 layers of dead skin • Constantly shed • Holds melanocytes, make melanin, skin pigment • Dermis • Under epidermis • Made of blood vessels, connective tissue
Within the skin • Hair follicles • Sweat Glands • Sebaceous Glands
Hair Follicles • Cells within dermis divide by mitosis • As cells push up, keratinization occurs (like epidermis) • Type of keratin (genetically determined) results in hair’s shape (straight, curly, etc.) • Goosebumps • Small muscle pulls on hair, causing to stand on end • Evolutionary reaction to trap heat
Sweat Glands • Small tubes beginning in dermal layer • Tube exits on epidermis • Excretion contains • Salt • Urea • Uric acid • Ammonia • Sugar • As water evaporates, removes heat from body
Sebaceous Glands • Along sides of hair follicles • Create oily substance that rubs onto hair and skin • Increase production during puberty, acne!
Nails • Also keratinized • As keratin and air mix, white substance is left on nail nearest skin • Nail bed grows nails1mm per week
Diseases • Eczema • Poison Ivy/Poison Oak/Poisonwood • Albinism • Athlete’s Foot • Treeman
Eczema • Any inflammation of the epidermis • Result of infection, allergen, or irritant • Causes redness, swelling, itching
Poison _________ • Plants that secrete chemicals that irritate the skin of MOST people • Includes poison ivy, poison oak, poisonwood, and cashews! • Once oils washed off, rash cannot be spread • You cannot spread by itching the rash unless the oil is still on you
Albinism • Recessive genetic mutation results in body’s inability to produce melanin, a pigment • Causes very pale skin, hair, eye coloration • Same mutation exists in many mammals
Athlete’s Foot • Fungal infection, primarily of feet, but can occur anywhere on body • Spread by contact • This is why you wear shower shoes in college!!!
Treeman • Rare double-genetic disorder resulting in body having difficulty regulating zinc levels • Causes large wart-like growths all over body