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What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?
What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?
Where are eccrine glands primarily located?
Where are eccrine glands primarily located?
What part of the nail is typically not visible and lies under the cuticle?
What part of the nail is typically not visible and lies under the cuticle?
What type of gland is associated with hair follicles and secretes an oil?
What type of gland is associated with hair follicles and secretes an oil?
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Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure of the integumentary system?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure of the integumentary system?
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What is the primary role of the integumentary system in relation to external threats?
What is the primary role of the integumentary system in relation to external threats?
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Which layer of the skin is responsible for the production of melanin?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for the production of melanin?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?
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What connects the skin to muscles and deeper layers?
What connects the skin to muscles and deeper layers?
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What is contained within the dermis layer of the skin?
What is contained within the dermis layer of the skin?
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How does the integumentary system aid in temperature regulation?
How does the integumentary system aid in temperature regulation?
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What is the name given to the outermost layer of the epidermis?
What is the name given to the outermost layer of the epidermis?
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What is a characteristic of hair follicles?
What is a characteristic of hair follicles?
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Study Notes
Integumentary System Overview
- The integumentary system relates to the outer surface of a structure, such as the skin.
- It's comprised of the skin and underlying connective tissues.
- Skin acts as a cutaneous membrane, forming a sheet-like covering.
- A layer of fat (hypodermis/subcutaneous tissue) lies beneath the skin, nourishing and cushioning the body, connecting skin to deeper tissues.
Course Objectives
- Students will learn and demonstrate technical skills in embalming and restorative art.
- These skills are crucial for preparing and handling human remains.
Lecture Objectives
- Students will identify and explain the major layers and accessory structures of the integumentary system.
Functions of the Integument
- Protection: First line of defense against microbes and other harmful substances.
- Temperature regulation: Sweat secretion, blood vessel dilation/constriction help control body temperature.
- Excretion: Sweat removes waste products from the body via evaporation.
- Vitamin D synthesis: Produced through exposure to UV light.
- Sense organ activity: Nerve endings convey signals to the brain from external stimuli.
Layers of the Skin - Epidermis
- The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin.
- It consists of 5 tightly packed layers.
- The outermost layer is called the stratum corneum.
- The dermis meets the epidermis at the dermal-epidermal junction.
Layers of the Skin - Dermis
- The dermis is a deeper layer of the skin.
- Primarily composed of connective tissue, containing blood vessels.
- Strong collagen and other fibers make skin elastic and strong.
- The dermis has two main layers.
Sublayers of Epidermis and Dermis
- The diagram shows the different layers of the epidermis and dermis, along with associated structures (e.g., sweat glands, nerves, capillaries).
Hair
- Hair originates in follicles, small pockets in the skin.
- The follicles extend into the dermis.
- Hairless regions (palms, soles) exist.
- Arrector pili are tiny, involuntary muscles around hair follicles.
Nails
- Nails grow from the epidermis.
- The visible part is the nail body.
- The hidden part is the nail root.
- The lunula is the crescent-shaped area near the nail root.
Glands
- Glands: Secretory organs or structures that produce secretions.
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Sudoriferous glands: Sweat glands, located in the dermis.
- Eccrine glands are distributed widely across the body.
- Apocrine glands are found in specific areas (axilla, genitals.)
- Sebaceous glands: Sebum glands, attached to hair follicles, lubricate hair and skin.
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This quiz covers the integumentary system, focusing on the skin and its functions. Learn about the layers of the skin, accessory structures, and the protective roles that the integument plays in body health. Ideal for students in embalming and restorative art courses.
