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Integumentary System

Integumentary System. Unit 3: Integumentary System A&P Chapter 5. 1. Integumentary System. The Integumentary system includes: Skin – largest organ of the body Accessory Organs: Hair Nails Serves to protect the viscera (internal organs) and regulate temperature.

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Integumentary System

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  1. Integumentary System Unit 3: Integumentary System A&P Chapter 5

  2. 1. Integumentary System • The Integumentary system includes: • Skin – largest organ of the body • Accessory Organs: • Hair • Nails • Serves to protect the viscera (internal organs)and regulate temperature

  3. 11. Structure of the Skin • The skin is composed of 3 layers from superficial to deep:

  4. 1. Epidermis • Outermost layer of skin • Stratum Corneum – hard outermost layer of epidermis • Produces a protein called keratin • Keratinization causes hardening of dead skin cells, making skin waterproof. • Stratum Basale – produces new cells of epidermis • Contains Langerhans cells (for immunity) and melanocytes (make pigment to give skin color)

  5. 2. Dermis • Thick layer of connective tissue containing: • Dermal papillae – ridges that cause fingerprints and provide gripping surface • Collagen & elastic fibers – stretching & movement • Blood vessels • Sensory Nerves • Sebaceous Glands • Hair Follicles

  6. 3. Hypodermis (Subcutaneous Layer) • Deepest layer of skin • Composed of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue (fat) • Helps to store energy, insulate body, and provides protective padding

  7. IV. Five Functions of the Skin • 1. Protection • Physical barrier to disease, dirt, and UV radiation • Bacteria and other invaders are prevented entry by the top dead layer of skin and the acidic, oily secretion from sebaceous glands (sebum).

  8. 2. Regulates Water Loss • Keratinization of the dead skin outer layer also prevents water from entering or leaving the skin, even when immersed in water. • Skin works with the urinary system to sweat off some excess water.

  9. 3. Produces Vitamin D • Melanocytes produce melanin to protect against harmful UV radiation from the sun and also to produce Vitamin D • Vitamin D helps regulate the uptake of calcium by the digestive system. • Calcium is needed for strong bones.

  10. 4. Gathers Sensory Information • Sensory receptors are linked to the nervous system • Receptors specialize in sensing • Touch • Pressure • Pain • Temperature (hot & cold) • Many receptors in hands

  11. 5. Regulates Body Temperature • When the body is too hot, the skin will help to release heat to cool the body temperature back to 98.6°: • Sweat • Dilation of dermal blood vessels

  12. When the body is too cold, the skin will help to raise body temperature back to 98.6° by generating heat: • Shivering (muscle contraction) • Goosebumps (contraction of arector pili muscles attached to hair follicles) cause hair to trap heat • Constriction of dermal blood vessels

  13. Bad things happen when body temp. is not constant: • 1. Hypothermia -Lower body temp. than normal interferes with the body’s normal functions and eventually ends in death

  14. 2. Hyperthermia—Higher body temp. than normal results in dehydration (from excess sweating) andheat stroke.

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