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The Integumentary System. Chapter 5. Introduction. The integumentary system consists of hair, skin, and nails. Skin accounts for approximately 7% of total body weight (9-11 lbs) and varies in thickness (1.5 mm to 4.0 mm). Skin is composed of two distinct regions. LAYERS OF SKIN.
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The Integumentary System Chapter 5
Introduction • The integumentary system consists of hair, skin, and nails. • Skin accounts for approximately 7% of total body weight (9-11 lbs) and varies in thickness (1.5 mm to 4.0 mm). • Skin is composed of two distinct regions.
SKIN FUNCTIONS • Protection • Body temperature regulation • Cutaneous sensation • Metabolic functions • Blood reservoir • Excretion of wastes
EPIDERMIS • Cell Types • Keratinocytes • Melanocytes • Langerhans’ cells • Merkel cells
EPIDERMIS • Layers • Stratum basale • Stratum spinosum • Stratum granulosum • Stratum lucidum • Stratum corneum
DERMIS • Underlies the epidermis • Composed of two layers • Papillary layer= areolar loose connective tissue • Reticular layer= dense irregular connective tissue (80%) • Contains many nerve endings
Review Question What is the name of the inner-most layer of the epidermis? a. Hypodermis b. Stratum basale c. Stratum corneum d. Dermis e. Stratum lucidum
Review Question Which layer of the dermis contains dense regular connective tissue? a. Hypodermis b. Papillary layer c. Reticular layer d. Stratum spinosum e. Stratum granulosum
SKIN PIGMENTATION • Melanin • Carotene • Hemoglobin
ACCESSORY OGRANS • Sweat glands • Eccrine • Apocrine • Ceruminous • Mammary • Sebaceous glands
Review Question Which of the following refers to a modified sweat gland found in the external auditory meatus where it produces wax? a. Apocrine gland b. Eccrine gland c. Sebaceous gland d. Ceruminous gland e. Mammary gland
Review Question Which of the following terms refers to the cuticle of the nail? a. Eponychium b. Hyponychium c. Lunula d. Matrix e. Root
SKIN DISORDERS • Skin cancer
SKIN CANCERS Skin Cancer Video
SKIN DISORDERS • Skin cancer • Burns
SKIN DISORDERS • Skin cancer • Burns • Rosacea
Skin cancer Burns Rosacea Dermatitis Contact dermatitis Acne Jaundice Seborrhea Hirsutism Alopecia Impetigo Psoriasis Albinism Striae SKIN DISORDERS