Chapter 5 Integumentary System
Functions Chemical barrier Physical barrier Biological barrier Body temperature regulation Sensation Metabolism (vitamin D) Blood reservoir Excretion
Epidermal Cells Melanin & carotene pheomelanin (red) and eumelanin (very dark brown).
Layers of the Epidermis
Parts of the Dermis Pacinian corpuscles – pressure Meissener’s corpuscle - touch Hair follicles Sweat glands Blood vessels Arrector pili muscles Dermal Papillae (tactile corpuscle)
Imbalances Erythema Pallor or blanching Jaundice Bronzing (Addison’s disease) Hematomas Cyanosis
Hair Vellus (fine) hair and terminal hair
Glands Sudoriferous (Sweat) Eccrine sweat glands: function throughout life. Apocrine: located in the axilla, groin, areolae, and beard areas. Begin functions at puberty. Ceruminous glands – wax in the ears. Mammary glands = milk Sebaceous glands = oil (sebum)
Fingernails
Epidermal wound healing
Deep wound healing
Skin cancers
Types of Skin Cancers Malignant Melanoma Basal Cell Carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Burn chart
Words to Know Albinism Hemangioma Impetigo Laceration Nevus Pruritis Psoriasis Wart Vitiligo