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How much sweat is secreted per day?
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What is the largest organ of the human body?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the integumentary system?
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What is the function of the skin in maintaining water balance?
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How many layers of cells are found in the epidermis?
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What is the term for skin that has four layers of cells?
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What is the main function of keratinocytes in the skin?
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What is the result of the evaporation of sweat from the skin surface?
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What is the primary function of the skin in regards to vitamin D?
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What is the name of the painful condition that results from a lack of vitamin D in the body?
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What is the name of the type of radiation that triggers the synthesis of vitamin D in the skin?
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What is the term for the formation of cancerous lesions in the skin due to overexposure to UV radiation?
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What is the term for the loss of fluids through the skin?
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What is the function of the skin in regards to awareness of the environment?
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What is the result of constricted blood vessels in the skin?
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What is composed of hair, scales, feathers, hooves, and nails?
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What are the three basic layers of the skin?
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Study Notes
The Integumentary System
- The integumentary system is the set of organs forming the outermost layer of an animal's body, comprising the skin and its appendages, which act as a physical barrier between the external environment and the internal environment.
- It protects the body from pathogens and chemicals, maintains water balance, regulates body temperature, and detects sensations like pain, pressure, and temperature.
Parts of the Skin
- The skin is composed of three basic layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.
- The epidermis is the outermost layer, composed of keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium, with four or five layers of epithelial cells.
- The dermis is the layer below the epidermis, made of two layers of connective tissue, containing blood and lymph vessels, nerves, and other structures like hair follicles and sweat glands.
- The subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is the layer below the dermis, connecting the skin to underlying fascia of bones and muscles, and consisting of well-vascularized, loose, areolar connective tissue and adipose tissue.
Epidermis
- The epidermis has four types of cells: keratinocytes, melanocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhans cells.
- Keratinocytes produce keratin, a fibrous protein that aids in skin protection, and form the epidermal water barrier by making and secreting lipids.
- Melanocytes produce melanin, a pigment found in the skin, eyes, hair, nasal cavity, and inner ear.
- Merkel cells are oval-shaped mechanoreceptors essential for light touch sensation, found in the skin of vertebrates.
- Langerhans cells are immune cells found primarily in the epidermis, stimulating and suppressing the adaptive immune response.
Functions of the Skin
- Covers and protects internal organs from injury, bacteria, and environmental changes
- Regulates body temperature through sweat glands and blood vessels
- Aids in awareness of the environment through sensory receptors
- Protects the body against fluid loss through the epidermal water barrier
- Eliminates waste products through perspiration
- Produces vitamin D when exposed to UV radiation
- Plays a role in nonverbal communication through facial expressions and skin sensations
Disorders of the Integumentary System
- Acne: a skin disturbance that typically occurs on areas rich in sebaceous glands, caused by hormonal changes and overproduction of sebum.
- Psoriasis: a chronic autoimmune condition causing red, scaly patches on the skin.
- Burns: damage to the skin caused by intense heat, radiation, electricity, or chemicals, leading to a massive loss of fluid and increased susceptibility to infection.
- Eczema: an allergic reaction causing dry, itchy patches of skin resembling rashes.
- Carcinoma: a type of skin cancer caused by abnormal cell division, often due to overexposure to UV radiation.
- Keloid: a raised or hypertrophic scar caused by an overproduction of scar tissue during the healing process.
- Injuries: wounds, scars, and calluses caused by sharp objects, heat, or excessive pressure or friction to the skin.
The Integumentary System
- The integumentary system is the set of organs forming the outermost layer of an animal's body, comprising the skin and its appendages, which act as a physical barrier between the external environment and the internal environment.
- It protects the body from pathogens and chemicals, maintains water balance, regulates body temperature, and detects sensations like pain, pressure, and temperature.
Parts of the Skin
- The skin is composed of three basic layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.
- The epidermis is the outermost layer, composed of keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium, with four or five layers of epithelial cells.
- The dermis is the layer below the epidermis, made of two layers of connective tissue, containing blood and lymph vessels, nerves, and other structures like hair follicles and sweat glands.
- The subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is the layer below the dermis, connecting the skin to underlying fascia of bones and muscles, and consisting of well-vascularized, loose, areolar connective tissue and adipose tissue.
Epidermis
- The epidermis has four types of cells: keratinocytes, melanocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhans cells.
- Keratinocytes produce keratin, a fibrous protein that aids in skin protection, and form the epidermal water barrier by making and secreting lipids.
- Melanocytes produce melanin, a pigment found in the skin, eyes, hair, nasal cavity, and inner ear.
- Merkel cells are oval-shaped mechanoreceptors essential for light touch sensation, found in the skin of vertebrates.
- Langerhans cells are immune cells found primarily in the epidermis, stimulating and suppressing the adaptive immune response.
Functions of the Skin
- Covers and protects internal organs from injury, bacteria, and environmental changes
- Regulates body temperature through sweat glands and blood vessels
- Aids in awareness of the environment through sensory receptors
- Protects the body against fluid loss through the epidermal water barrier
- Eliminates waste products through perspiration
- Produces vitamin D when exposed to UV radiation
- Plays a role in nonverbal communication through facial expressions and skin sensations
Disorders of the Integumentary System
- Acne: a skin disturbance that typically occurs on areas rich in sebaceous glands, caused by hormonal changes and overproduction of sebum.
- Psoriasis: a chronic autoimmune condition causing red, scaly patches on the skin.
- Burns: damage to the skin caused by intense heat, radiation, electricity, or chemicals, leading to a massive loss of fluid and increased susceptibility to infection.
- Eczema: an allergic reaction causing dry, itchy patches of skin resembling rashes.
- Carcinoma: a type of skin cancer caused by abnormal cell division, often due to overexposure to UV radiation.
- Keloid: a raised or hypertrophic scar caused by an overproduction of scar tissue during the healing process.
- Injuries: wounds, scars, and calluses caused by sharp objects, heat, or excessive pressure or friction to the skin.
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Learn about the outermost layer of an animal's body, including the skin and its appendages, and how it protects the internal environment from external pathogens and chemicals.