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Integumentary System

Integumentary System. Anatomy & Physiology 2 Unit 1. Basic Skin Functions. Called the integument (meaning “covering”) It is essential in keeping water and other important molecules in the body It is also important in keeping out bacteria. Basic Skin Function. Functions include:

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Integumentary System

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  1. Integumentary System Anatomy & Physiology 2 Unit 1

  2. Basic Skin Functions • Called the integument (meaning “covering”) • It is essential in keeping water and other important molecules in the body • It is also important in keeping out bacteria

  3. Basic Skin Function • Functions include: • Protect (bacteria, UV radiation, chemicals, etc) • Insulate • Cushion • Regulates thermal energy • Manufactures Vitamin D • Helps get rid of wastes • Sensory organ

  4. Structure of the Skin

  5. Structure of the Skin • Two kinds of tissue • Epidermis (outer layer) • Dermis (inner layer) • The epidermis is harder and tough to protect from the environment • The dermis is dense and made of connective tissue

  6. Epidermis • Has 5 zones called strata • Has no blood supply (that is why some cuts don’t bleed) • Varies in levels of thickness depending on area of the body • These cells constantly undergo cell division (millions are lost daily and re-grown daily) • Melanin is found in this layer – it gives skin its color • Areas of dense melanin forms moles or freckles

  7. Dermis • Leather products are treated dermis of animals because it is dense and strong • Also varies in thickness depending on area of body (hands and feet are thicker than eyelids) • Where fingerprints form • Helps regulate body temperature • The reticular layer is the deepest skin layer • Contains blood vessels, sweat and oil glands and hair follicles

  8. Fingerprints • Fingerprints are uneven, fingerlike projections from the dermis region • They create indentions in the epidermis layer • They often send nutrients to the epidermis and house touch receptors • Palms, hands, fingers, soles of feet and toes all have definite patterns of looped and whorled ridges

  9. Fingerprints • The patterns are genetically determined that is why they are unique to individuals • These ridges are also well supplied with sweat pores this is why fingerprints are left on almost anything touched.

  10. Tattoos • Tattoos are made by inserting colored pigments into the dermis layer using a needle • Since the dermis layer contains the blood glands it is important to have sterile needles

  11. Appendages of the Skin • Sebaceous glands • Sweat glands • Hair • Nails

  12. Hair • There are millions of hairs scattered across the body • Hair is all over the body expect on palms of hands, soles of feet, nipples and lips • Hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body • It’s main role is to provide minor protection • Guards the head against bumps and heat loss • Eyelashes shield the eye • Nasal hairs trap foreign particles

  13. Hair • Hair is all most entirely dead epidermis and proteins • The central core is the medulla, which is surrounded by a bulky cortex, which is further covered by a cuticle • The cuticle is formed by a single layer of cells that overlap one another like shingles on a roof

  14. Hair • The cuticle is the most heavily keratinized (proteins) part of the hair to provide strength • As the hair lengthens the cuticle begins to wear away allowing the inner hair region to “frizz” out – this is known as a split end

  15. Hair • Arrector pili are small bands of smooth muscles on each side of the hair root • When these muscles contract (as in cold or frightened) the hair is pulled upright • This phenomenon can especially be seen in a frightened cat

  16. Hair • Hair comes in a variety of sizes and shapes • Short and stiff in the eyebrows • Long and flexible on the head • Nearly transparent in some areas • Hair pigment is made by melanocytes in the hair bulb • Varying types and amounts of melanin account for all types of hair colors from pale blond to pitch black

  17. Various Glands • Sebaceous glands • Oil glands • Found everywhere except hands and soles of feet • Release sebum (a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells • Hydrates skin and keeps bacteria balance • Sweat glands • Helps regulate body temperature through evaporation of sweat • On a hot day you could lose up to 7 liters of body water through sweat

  18. Nails • A scale-like modification (corresponds to a hoof or claw) • Parts • Free edge • Body • Cuticle • Root • Matirx

  19. Nails • Nails are transparent and nearly colorless, but appear pink because of nail bed blood supply • Like hair nails are nonliving tissues

  20. Skin Disorders/Diseases • Athlete’s foot • Caused by a fungus • Cold sores • Caused by a virus • Psoriasis • Chronic condition • Burns • 1st degree, 2nd degree and 3rd degree

  21. Skin Cancer • Skin cancer • Basal cell carcinoma • Squamous cell carcinoma • Malignant Melanoma

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