12. The part of a hair that projects from the surface of the scalp or skin is called the hair…
The human body as a whole is enclosed and protected by the integumentary system. This is an example of a necessary life function. Select the correct function from the list below.…
The organ system that consists of skin, along with associated structures like hair and sweat glands, is the…
The topic of section sixteen is the pathophysiological changes that can occur in the integumentary system. These include inflammatory reaction of the skin and the formation of lesions, burns, cellulitis, dermatitis, folliculitis, furuncles, carbuncles, fungal infections, pressure ulcers, psoriasis, scleroderma, toxic epidermal necrolysis and warts. All these possible alterations mentioned applies to physiology because the integumentary system, which consists of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue below the skin, hair, nails and assorted glands protect our body from invading microbes (chemically and physically), regulates body temperature, prevents dehydration, acts as a blood reservoir, aids in excretion and vitamin D synthesis.…
The integumentary system is one of the twelve different body systems we have. This system consists of the main components skin (cutaneous membrane), hair, nails, sweat (exocrine) glands, and other side components as well. The skin has various layers that go in a specific order. The epidermis is the outermost layer that you can…
1.)Integument: Is another name for skin, and the skin itself is the principal organ of the Integumentary system.…
Given an illustration of the integumentary system analyze the structures and functions of its parts and relate them to various medical conditions.…
The skin is the largest organ of the body, covering and protecting the entire surface of the body. The total surface area of the skin is around 3000sq inches depending on age, height and body size. As well as the nails, hair, sweat glands and the sebaceous glands, the skin forms the integumentary system. Besides oroviding protection to the body, the skin also helps regulate body temperature, helps your immune system, provides sensations of touch, heat, cold and pain throught the sensory nerve endings.…
The human body consists of eleven major organ systems that maintain homeostasis: the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, reproductive, integumentary and lymphatic systems. These organ systems are dependent on each other to keep the human body in homeostasis. For example, the nervous and endocrine systems coordinate functions of other body systems because they allow information to be communicated throughout the body. The nervous system consists of the brain, nerves and spinal cord. It is the fast acting control system because it responds to internal and external changes throughout the body. The integumentary system forms external covering and protects deeper tissue from injury, it includes hair,…
The skin performs a very important purpose. It protects the body against heat, radiation and infection. The skin also regulates your temperature and produces vitamin D. To the surprise of many, the skin is considered an organ. In fact, it is the largest organ you have.…
In the the epidermis most of the cells are keratinocytes, they come from the deepest layer of the epidermis and with time makes its way to the surface of the epidermis. Keratinocytes once on the surface of the epidermis shed and are replaced by new cells which get pushed to the bottom. The outer portion of the epidermis contains the stratum corneum, is relatively waterproof and, when undamaged, prevents most bacteria,…
The skeletal system protects all the organs/systems and the muscles are responsible for much of the action in the organs, as well as being connected to the bones of the body for mobility. The integumentary system is the organ system that protects the body from various kinds of damage, such as loss of water or abrasion from outside. The system comprises the skin and its appendages . The integumentary system has a variety of functions. It can be waterproof, cushion, and protect the deeper tissues, excrete wastes, and regulate temperature, and is the place where the sensory receptors are that detect pain, sensation, pressure, and temperature.The endocrine system refers to the collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs. The major endocrine glands include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus, gastrointestinal tract and adrenal glands.The endocrine system is an information signal system like the nervous system, yet its effects and mechanism are classifiable different. The…
Skin - Skin is the largest organ on the body and is very important role. One of the functions is to be a barrier against bacterial and fungal infections .If the skin is not properly cared for an infection can enter the body this means that as part of our care for babies and toddlers we must help to keep their bodies clean.…
Skin is the largest organ of the body, covering and protecting the entire surface of the body. The total surface area of skin is around 3000 sq inches or roughly around 19,355 sq cm depending on age, height, and body size. The skin, along with its derivatives, nails, hair, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands forms the integumentary system. Besides providing protection to the body the skin has a host of other functions to be performed like regulating body temperature, immune protection, sensations of touch, heat, cold, and pain through the sensory nerve endings, communicating with external openings of numerous other body systems like digestive system, urogenital system, and respiratory system via mucous membranes.The skin is primarily composed of three layers. The skin, which appears to be so thin, is still itself divided into epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer or hypodermis. Each layer has it own function and own importance in maintaining the integrity of skin and thereby the whole body structure.…
Skin is the largest organ of the body, covering and protecting the entire surface of the body. The total surface area of skin is around 3000 sq inches or roughly around 19,355 sq cm depending on age, height, and body size. The skin, along with its derivatives, nails, hair, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands forms the integumentary system. Besides providing protection to the body the skin has a host of other functions to be performed like regulating body temperature, immune protection, sensations of touch, heat, cold, and pain through the sensory nerve endings, communicating with external openings of numerous other body systems like digestive system, urogenital system, and respiratory system via mucous membranes.…