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Chapter 5: The Integumentary System


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Chapter 5: The Integumentary System

  1. Functions of the Integumentary System

    1. Protection
    2. Sensation
    3. Vitamin D production
    4. Temperature regulation
    5. Excretion

  2. Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue) (Fig. 5.1, p. 95) TA 46

    1. Loose connective tissue HSST/4: See Table 5.1, p. 140 B.Fat

  3. Skin (Fig 5.1, p. 95)

    1. Dermis (Fig. 5.3, p. 96)

      1. Cleavage lines (Fig. 5.2, p. 96)
      2. Striae
      3. Dermal papillae (Fig. 5.3, p. 96)

    2. Epidermis (Fig. 5.4, p. 97)

      1. Stratum basale
      2. Changing cell layers
      3. Stratum corneum

    3. Skin color

      1. Melanocytes and melanin
      2. Carotene
      3. Blood flow

  4. Accessory Skin Structures

    1. Hair

      1. Anatomy (Fig. 5.5, p. 98)TA 47
      2. Growth

    2. Arrector pili muscles
    3. Glands (Fig. 5.6, p. 99)TA 48

      1. Sebaceous glands
      2. Merocrine sweat glands
      3. Apocrine sweat glands

    4. Nails (Fig. 5.7, p. 100)TA 49

      1. Anatomy
      2. Growth

  5. Physiology of the Integumentary System HSST/4: See "System Interactions",p. 106

    1. Protection
    2. Sensation
    3. Vitamin D production
    4. Temperature regulation (Fig. 5.8, p. 101)
    5. Excretion

  6. Effects of Aging on the Integumentary System

  7. The Integumentary System as a Diagnostic Aid

  8. Burns (Fig. 5.9, p. 102)

    1. First-degree burns (Fig. A, p. 105)
    2. Second-degree burns
    3. Third-degree (full thickness) burns

  9. Skin Cancer (Fig. 5.10, p. 103)

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