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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of intact skin?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of intact skin?
- Providing a barrier against microorganism invasion
- Serving as the primary barrier to the outside world
- Protecting the body from external injury
- Facilitating the absorption of nutrients from the environment (correct)
The integumentary system comprises which of the following components?
The integumentary system comprises which of the following components?
- Skin, hair, and nails (correct)
- Muscles, bones, and skin
- Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis
- Eyes, ears, and nose
Which of the following conditions makes individuals more susceptible to skin irritation and tumors?
Which of the following conditions makes individuals more susceptible to skin irritation and tumors?
- Genetic predisposition (correct)
- Diet high in saturated fats
- Increased melanin production
- Exposure to cold temperatures
Which of the following environmental hazards is least likely to cause skin discoloration?
Which of the following environmental hazards is least likely to cause skin discoloration?
Which of the following is the correct order of skin layers, from the most superficial to the deepest?
Which of the following is the correct order of skin layers, from the most superficial to the deepest?
Which of the following injuries damages the skin and, therefore, provides an opening for infection?
Which of the following injuries damages the skin and, therefore, provides an opening for infection?
What characteristic of people's skin makes them more vulnerable to skin damage from repeated sun exposure?
What characteristic of people's skin makes them more vulnerable to skin damage from repeated sun exposure?
Which of these conditions is characterized by oily skin lesions?
Which of these conditions is characterized by oily skin lesions?
Which of the following is the least likely classification of skin disorders?
Which of the following is the least likely classification of skin disorders?
Beyond the skin, what other components does the integumentary system include, contributing to its role as a protective barrier?
Beyond the skin, what other components does the integumentary system include, contributing to its role as a protective barrier?
Flashcards
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
The system consisting of skin, hair, and nails; serves as a vulnerable barrier.
Skin
Skin
The largest organ of the human body.
Layers of skin
Layers of skin
Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis
Openings in the skin
Openings in the skin
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Injuries to the skin
Injuries to the skin
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Factors increasing skin irritation
Factors increasing skin irritation
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Environmental hazard effects on skin
Environmental hazard effects on skin
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Classification of Skin Disorders:
Classification of Skin Disorders:
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Intact skin provides the greatest...
Intact skin provides the greatest...
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Scientific term for hair loss
Scientific term for hair loss
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Study Notes
- Integumentary System includes skin, hair, and nails and provides a vulnerable barrier.
- The skin is recognized as the human body's largest organ.
- The skin consists of several layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
- Intact skin provides the greatest defense against invasion by disease-causing microorganisms, making it key to a healthy body.
- Openings of the skin include the eyes, ears, and nose.
- Skin serves as the sole barrier to the outside world.
- Skin is vulnerable to external injury.
- Injuries include abrasions, blisters, calluses, cracks, cuts, irritated areas, inflamed areas, lesions, scrapes, sores, rashes, and sunburn.
- Damaged skin can provide an opening for infection by bacteria, parasites, or viruses.
- Factors increasing susceptibility to skin irritation/tumors: genetic predisposition and delicate skin.
- People with fair skin are more vulnerable to skin damage upon repeated exposure to the sun.
- Environmental hazards cause skin discoloration, alopecia, seborrhea (oily skin lesions), psoriasis (scaly patches), verrucae (warts caused by viruses), nevi (moles), and tumors.
- Skin disorders are classified as infectious.
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