Integumentary System Basics

What are the three main layers of the skin?

• outer layer, middle layer, inner layer

• superficial layer, deep layer, subcutaneous layer

• epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis

• top layer, bottom layer, middle layer

What are the functions of the skin?

• The functions of the skin include digestion, respiration, and circulation.

• The functions of the skin include language processing, creativity, and emotional regulation.

• The functions of the skin include memory storage, decision making, and problem solving.

• The functions of the skin include protection, temperature regulation, sensation, and vitamin D synthesis.

What are the functions of sweat glands?

• Produce vitamin D, store fat, regulate blood sugar levels

• Aid in digestion, strengthen bones, produce hormones

• Transport oxygen, filter blood, regulate heart rate

• Regulate body temperature, excrete waste products, maintain electrolyte balance

What is the role of sebaceous glands?

• The role of sebaceous glands is to produce sweat, which cools the body

• Sebaceous glands produce melanin, which gives skin its color

• Sebaceous glands help in the production of collagen, which maintains skin elasticity

• The role of sebaceous glands is to produce sebum, which helps to keep the skin and hair moisturized and protected.

Name one common skin disorder and describe its symptoms.

• Eczema

• Rosacea - causes redness and visible blood vessels in the face

• Psoriasis - symptoms include red patches of skin with silvery scales

• Acne - characterized by pimples, blackheads, and oily skin

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

• hypodermis

• mesodermis

• dermis

• epidermis

How does the skin help regulate body temperature?

• By secreting digestive enzymes

• Through the process of thermoregulation, which includes dilation of blood vessels to release heat and sweat production to cool the body when it's too hot, and constriction of blood vessels and muscle contraction to generate heat when it's too cold.

• By producing vitamin D

• By regulating blood sugar levels

What is the function of melanin in the skin?

• To increase skin sensitivity to UV radiation

• To produce vitamin D in the skin

• To cause skin discoloration

• To absorb UV radiation and protect the skin from sun damage

What are the two types of sweat glands and how do they differ?

• Eccrine glands and apocrine glands. Eccrine glands produce clear, odorless sweat and are distributed all over the body, while apocrine glands produce a thicker, milky sweat and are found in the armpits and groin area.

• Adipose glands and sebaceous glands. Adipose glands produce clear, odorless sweat and are distributed all over the body, while sebaceous glands produce a thicker, milky sweat and are found in the armpits.

• Sebaceous glands and merocrine glands. Sebaceous glands produce clear, odorless sweat and are found in the armpits, while merocrine glands produce a thicker, milky sweat and are distributed all over the body.

• Sudoriferous glands and ceruminous glands. Sudoriferous glands produce clear, odorless sweat and are found in the armpits, while ceruminous glands produce a thicker, milky sweat and are distributed all over the body.

How do sebaceous glands contribute to the health of the skin?

• Sebaceous glands contribute to the health of the skin by producing mucus, which protects the skin from bacteria

• Sebaceous glands contribute to the health of the skin by producing sebum, which moisturizes and protects the skin.

• Sebaceous glands contribute to the health of the skin by producing sweat, which helps to cool the body

• Sebaceous glands contribute to the health of the skin by producing oil, which helps to regulate body temperature