Integumentary System Review Guide PDF

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Directions: You will learn best if you WRITE OUT THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON SEP SEPARA ARA ARATE TE SHEETS OF P PAPER!!! APER!!! • List AND describe some of the basic characteristics of the skin • List AND describe some of the functions of the skin. • Define desiccation. • What type of epithelium is the skin composed of? • List the 5 layers of the epidermis from deep to superficial. Now add the defining characteristics of each of these layers. In other words, what are the important functions o off each layer? • Which layer of the epidermis is found only in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet? • Which “specialized” cell types are found in the epidermis of the skin? What are the functions of each of tthese hese cells? • Explain the process of keratinization. • What are the two major layers of the dermis? Compare and contrast the structures AND functions of these two layers. Make sure to address the receptors involved with cutaneous sensation. • Describe how a blister forms. • What are lines of cleavage and what is their clinical significance? • Describe the anatomy of the hypodermis. • List AND describe the functions of the hypodermis. • Is the hypodermis considered a layer of the skin? Explain! • Why are shots often given into the hypodermis? • Describe the typical subcutaneous fat distribution of males and females. • Label all of the major structures/regions on a diagram of the skin. • What are the major pigments found in the skin? Expand on the char characteristics acteristics of each of these. • Why do fair skinned individuals often have a reddish hue? • Define cyanosis. What causes it? • Describe Vitiligo. • List the regions where hair is not found. • List AND describe the functions of hair. • What is the function of the arrector pili muscle? Which type of muscle tissue is

this? • Compare and contrast the types of hair. • What is a sudoriferous gland? • Compare and contrast sensible and insensible perspiration. • Compare and contrast the causes and clinical signs of dehydration and (over)hydration of the skin. • Compare and contrast the structure AND function of an eccrine and apocrine sweat gland. Make sure yyou ou know what modes of secretion are a associated ssociated with each gland! • What is the major function(s) of sebaceous glands? • Where do sebaceous glands typically empty their contents into? • What mode of secretion is associated with sebaceous glands? • What are ceruminous glands? What mode of secretion is associated with these glands? What do they produce? What is the purpose of this product? • What are mammary glands? What mode of secretion is associated with these glands? • Describe ALL of the steps involved in the repair of the integument. There are a lot of terms that you need to know! Here is a substantive, but not necessarily complete list: Primary vs secondary hemostasis, vasoconstriction, thromboxanes, ADP, serotonin, vWF, fibrin, thrombus, inflammation, vasodilation, mast cells, heparin, histamine, prostacyclins, phagocytic cells, extravasation, necrosis, proliferation, angiogenesis, erythema, germinative cells, granulation tissue, fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, scar tissue, remodeling, tensile strength • What are the cardinal signs of inflammation? Know the layman’s terms AND Latin roots! • Describe the 'Rule of Nines' for burn victims. • Summarize the major effects that aging has on the integument....