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Which system is responsible for protecting the body and regulating essential processes?
Which system is responsible for protecting the body and regulating essential processes?
- Respiratory system
- Integumentary system (correct)
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
What are the three layers of the skin?
What are the three layers of the skin?
- Dermis, hypodermis, subcutaneous
- Epidermis, subcutaneous, dermis
- Hypodermis, epidermis, dermis
- Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis (correct)
Which of the following is an accessory structure of the skin?
Which of the following is an accessory structure of the skin?
- Lung
- Kidney
- Liver
- Hair follicle (correct)
What are the types of burns?
What are the types of burns?
What is a common risk factor for skin cancer?
What is a common risk factor for skin cancer?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Integumentary System?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Integumentary System?
What are the two main layers of the skin?
What are the two main layers of the skin?
Which of the following is a classification of burns?
Which of the following is a classification of burns?
What are the main types of skin cancer?
What are the main types of skin cancer?
What is a common cause of skin cancer?
What is a common cause of skin cancer?
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Study Notes
Integumentary System
- The Integumentary System is responsible for protecting the body and regulating essential processes.
Skin Structure
- The skin consists of three layers: Epidermis, Dermis, and Hypodermis.
Accessory Structures of the Skin
- Accessory structures of the skin include hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.
Burns
- Burns can be classified into three types: First-degree ( afecting only the epidermis), Second-degree (affecting both epidermis and dermis), and Third-degree (affecting all layers of the skin).
- Burns can be classified by their severity: Superficial (first-degree), Partial-thickness (second-degree), and Full-thickness (third-degree).
Skin Cancer
- Exposure to UV radiation is a common risk factor for skin cancer.
- Skin cancer has several types: Melanoma, Basal cell carcinoma, and Squamous cell carcinoma.
- Exposure to UV radiation is a common cause of skin cancer.
Functions of the Integumentary System
- The Integumentary System does not produce hormones.
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