CHAPTER 6: INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM OBJECTIVES:
1. Explain
why the skin is called the cutaneous membrane.
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2. Name
the layers of the skin, describe the structure (tissues) of each, and name a
general function of each.
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3. Discuss
the three cell types present in the epidermis.
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4. List
the four/five layers of the epidermis and explain the process of keratinization.
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5. Explain
the protective role of keratin, and in turn, the epidermis.
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6. Name
the pigment responsible for skin and hair color, and explain how people of
different races (i.e. and skin color) differ in regards to it, and the cell
that produces it. __________________________ _____________________________
7. List
some factors that promote the production of melanin (besides DNA).
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8. Distinguish
between the papillary layer and reticular layer of the dermis, and locate the
appropriate sensory receptor in each of these layers.
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9. Compare
and contrast tactile (Meissner’s) and lamellated (Pacinian) corpuscles
in terms of their structure, function, and location.
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10. Describe
the structure and function of the subcutaneous layer.
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11. Explain
what is meant by the term epidermal derivative, and list four examples.
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12. Describe
the general structure of a hair follicle and identify two other structures that
are usually associated with them.
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13. Distinguish
between merocrine (eccrine)
and apocrine sweat glands in terms of structure,
secretion content and odor, activation, and major body locations.
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14. Name
two modified apocrine glands of the skin.
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15. Describe
the structure, function, secretion, and location of sebaceous glands.
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16. Discuss
the many functions of skin.
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17. Describe
some major homeostatic imbalances of the skin.
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18. Sketch
a typical layer of skin and label each layer and all structures. Then in complete sentences, discuss the
function of each layer and structure.
19. Discuss
heat production and loss as it relates to the integumentary
system.
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20. Define
the terms hyperthermia and hypothermia and discuss the cause(s) of each
condition.
N/A
21. Discuss
the healing of cuts/wounds that occur to the skin.
N/A
22. Distinguish
between 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree
burns, and discuss the process by which each burn heals.
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