The Integumentary system maintains the body’s temperature‚ homeostasis‚ and delivers sensory information. Hair‚ nails‚ skin‚ glands and nerves are all part of the integumentary system. The integumentary systems main functions are to protect and keep the body safe from all external environments. Furthermore the roles of the integumentary system are to help control the body temperature‚ remove any unwanted toxins in the body and fight against any illness or disease. Thermoregulation is a function in
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Integumentary System Study Guide 1. Which portion of the epidermis has actively reproducing cells? Stratum Basale 2. Are keratin levels higher in superficial or deep epidermis? Superficial 3. Blood vessels and nerves are present in which layer of skin? Dermis 4. In what layer of skin can you find melanocytes? Epidermis (stratum basale) 5. What structure pulls the hair follicle into an upright position? Arrector Pili 6. What structure is responsible for whorled ridges on epidermal surfaces? Dermal
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NAME_________________________________ LAB TIME/DATE _______________________ R E V I E W S H E E T EXERCISE 7 Print Form The Integumentary System Basic Structure of the Skin 1. Complete the following statements by writing the appropriate word or phrase on the correspondingly numbered blank: Stratified squamous epithelium The two basic tissues of which the skin is composed are dense irregular 1. _____________________________ connective tissue‚ which makes up the dermis‚ and 1 ‚ which
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Psoriasis | A disease affecting the integumentary system | Simaria HollandBio 201July 21‚2011 | | Psoriasis is a chronic auto-immune disease that appears on the skin. Psoriasis happens when the immune system sends out faulty signals that increase the production of skin growth resulting in the typical appearance of thickened‚ raised‚ and dry skin. It is estimated that 2% of the world ’s population suffers from this disease. There is no "cure" for those living with this disease. Psoriasis
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1. What are some differences between Judy and Mariah that might make Judy more "at risk" for skin cancer than Mariah? (2 points) Judy was pale‚ had red hair‚ did not normally tan. Mariah tanned every summer‚ had dark hair. 2. What observations did Judy make concerning her mole? How could they have used the ABCDE’s of skin cancer assessment to further assist their observations? (2 points) She observed it was bigger and the edges were more jagged than she remembered. One edge was darker than the other
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it weighs up to three pounds and comprises the hefty cerebrum‚ cerebellum‚ and the brainstem. The cerebrum which is the largest portion performs all higher cognitive functions. The cerebellum is responsible for motor functions‚ such as the coordination of movement and balance. The brain stem is dedicated to involuntary functions such as breathing. The brain is comprised of the cerebrum‚ cerebellum‚ and brain stem The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum. it is located on the left side of the
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MODULE TWO REVIEW OF MAJOR MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the components of the effective management 2. Give at least 5 principles of nursing management 3. Define planning‚ organizing‚ leading‚ and controlling 4. State the purposes and benefits of planning 5. Describe the phases of planning 6. Differentiate between strategic and operational planning 7. Describes the steps in strategic planning 8. Name the major element of directing 9. Name the
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Module 02 Case Study: Integumentary System Part I—"Soaking Up the Sun" Questions 1. What are some differences between Judy and Mariah that might make Judy more "at risk" for skin cancer than Mariah? (2 points) --Some of the differences would be the coloring of their skin. Mariah has darker pigmentation‚ with dark hair. Mariah has more melanin in her skin giving her more protection from the sun‚ unlike Judy‚ who has light skin‚ with red hair and blue eyes. Also the fact that Mariah goes out in
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Suntans and Sunburns A Case Study in the Integumentary System By WH Cliff and AW Wright A Painful Winter Break On the first day after arriving in Australia for Christmas vacation‚ a University of Niagara student plays out in the sun for six hours. Later that night he notices that the skin on his trunk‚ legs and arms becomes red‚ swollen and extremely painful. By morning all of the afflicted areas have developed numerous blisters. These areas cover about
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Human Anatomy & Physiology‚ 7e (Marieb) Chapter 5 The Integumentary System MATCHING QUESTIONS Figure 5.1 Using Figure 5.1‚ match the following: 1) Area that produces the hair. Answer: D Diff: 2 Page Ref: 160; Fig. 5.5 2) Composes the root sheath of the hair follicle. Answer: C Diff: 2 Page Ref: 160; Fig. 5.5 3) Only dermal part of the hair. Answer: E Diff: 2 Page Ref: 160; Fig. 5.5 4) Contains the medulla. Answer: A Diff: 2 Page Ref: 160; Fig
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