Integumentary System 3

Front

What percentage of the body does the anterior and posterior head make up?

Back

9%

Front

What causes decubitus ulcers?

Back

Constant laying or sitting.

Front

What percentage of the body does the anterior side of an arm make up?

Back

4.5%

Front

What percentage of the body does the posterior side of each leg make up?

Back

18%

Front

What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

Back

To protect the body from external damage, regulate temperature, and provide sensory information.

Front

What are the main components of the integumentary system?

Back

Skin, hair, nails, and associated glands.

Front

How does the integumentary system contribute to thermoregulation?

Back

By adjusting blood flow to the skin and through the process of sweating.

Front

What is the role of keratin in the skin?

Back

Keratin provides strength and waterproofing to the skin.

Front

What are the layers of the skin?

Back

Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis (subcutaneous layer).

Front

What is the significance of the epidermis?

Back

It is the outermost layer of skin that provides a barrier to protect underlying tissues.