are commonly utilized because of its unique patterns among individuals. It is found that what determines the pattern of fingerprint is what occurs in a layer of the skin called the basal layer. The surrounding layers of skin the outer layer the epidermis and inner dermis contribute to this pattern because the basal layer which grows faster than these layers causes this layer to fold creating the skin pattern. Ultimately the pattern will become visible on the surface of the skin however it is hard
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SKIN • Largest and heaviest organ of the body; accounts for about 15% of the total body weight • Also called as cutaneous membrane • Skin contains two layers‚ the epidermis and the dermis. • The hypodermis is the layer underneath the skin. FUNCTIONS • Skin is a protective covering that prevents harmful substances from entering the body. • It helps regulate body temperature and water loss. • It houses sensory receptors and contains immune system cells. • It synthesizes chemicals and excretes
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integumentary system is the skin and its derivatives; it provides external protection for the body. Its characteristics are: covers the entire body‚ accounts for about 7% of total body weight‚ pliable‚ yet durable‚ thickness: 1.5 to 4.0 mm‚ composed of the epidermis and dermis. 2. Describe and give at least one example of each of the functions of the integumentary system. Protection – 3 different barriers: Chemical Barriers (skin secretion and melanin) Physical/Mechanical Barriers – continuity of the skin
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Case Study #2 1. Epidermis: Is the top layer of the skin. It is made up of stratified squamous cells called keratinized cells. The top layer is dead keratinocyte. Dermis: Is the middle layer of skin. This is where skin gets its color. Melanin‚ hemoglobin‚ and carotene are located here. Also many glands are in the dermis such as sweat glands‚ oil glands‚ hair/hair follicles‚ nails. Hypodermis: is the bottom layer of the skin. It contains adipose tissue‚ fat‚ and blood vessels.
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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM The integumentary system consists of the skin and accessory structures‚ such as hair‚ nails‚ sudorifenous gland (sweat gland) and sebaceous gland (oil gland). Integument means covering‚ and the integumentary system is familiar to most people because it covers the outside of the body and is easily observed. FUNCTIONS OF THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM 1. Protection The skin provides protection against abrasion and ultraviolet light. It prevents the entry of microorganisms
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Integumentary comprise of structure and functions of our skin. The structure of our skin consists of two layers epidermis and dermis. The normal function of the epidermis being the outer portion‚ which in itself is also divided into thin layers called the Strata‚ is for protection of the body. It is also composed entirely of epithelial cells and contains no blood vessels. (COHEN. 2013‚ p.112) The epidermis is constantly lost with wear and tear because of its lack of blood vessels‚ so it has to get nourished
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glands • skin is the most vulnerable organ • skin is the most vulnerable organ – exposed to radiation‚ trauma‚ infection‚ and injurious chemicals • body’s largest and heaviest organ Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue • consists of two layers: – epidermis – stratified squamous epithelium – dermis – connective tissue layer – hypodermis • another connective tissue layer below the dermis • not part of the skin • contains fat tissue (for insulation)‚ blood vessels and nerves • thick skin – on
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Brazil 2Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (Spanish National Cancer Research Center) Madrid‚ Spain Summary Skin‚ the largest organ of the human body‚ is organized into an elaborate layered structure consisting mainly of the outermost epidermis and the underlying dermis. A subcutaneous adiposestoring hypodermis layer and various appendages such as hair follicles‚ sweat glands‚ sebaceous glands‚ nerves‚ lymphatics and blood vessels are also present in the skin. These multiple components
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The skin is the largest organ in our body. It is made up of 3 layers. The epidermis‚ dermis and the subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis layer is the skin’s outermost layer. It consists of 5 layers: : stratum basale‚ stratum spinosum‚ stratum granulosum‚ stratum licidum and stratum corneum. The dermis layer consists of the papillary layer and reticular layer that contain collagen fibers. The subcutaneous tissue is a layer of fat and connective tissues where blood vessels and nerves can be found
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I. Introduction On January 19‚ 2015‚ during our hospital visit to the Surgery ward of Mary Johnston Hospital‚ there were 7 patients admitted. Of those 7 patients‚ four were admitted due to diabetic complications. According to the International Diabetes Federation‚ the Philippines is one of the world’s emerging diabetes hotspots – ranked at 15 – which is home to more than 4 million people diagnosed with this disease. In 2014‚ there were 571‚000 deaths related to non-communicable diseases‚ including
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