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Integumentary System
4/29/2013
Integumentary System
Skin-Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis Nails-Nail Roots, Keratin in Nails Hair-Hair Follicles, Keratin in Hair Glands-Sweat Glands, Sebaceous
Glands, Sebum, Perspiration
Skin
Epidermis- The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin and it contains a lower layer of rapidly dividing cells that push cells upward as they die, and they begin to produce keratin forming the exposed layer of skin.
Dermis-The dermis is the inner middle layer of skin that contains collagen fibers, blood vessels, nerve endings, glands, sensory receptors, smooth muscles, and hair follicles.
Hypodermis- The Hypodermis is a subcutaneous layer of fat and loose connective tissue which helps to insulate the body.
Nails
Nail Root- this is an area of rapidly diving cells near the tip of the nails on the toes and fingers.
Keratin in Nails-The keratin in nails is produced in the cells of the nail root and makes the nails strong, waterproof, and plate-like.
Hair
Hair Follicles- these are tube-like pockets of epidermal cells that make up hair and they are located in the dermis.
Keratin- Keratin is in all the dead cells of hair, making it flexible and strong.
Glands
Sweat Glands- Sweat glands secrete sweat which includes excess salt and water, and wastes from blood cells. By secreting sweat, the body loses heat.
Sebaceous Glands- Sebaceous Glands secrete sebum, which spreads across the surface of the skin and helps the epidermis stay waterproof and flexible.
Functions of Integumentary System
Protects body against infection and injury
Regulates body temperature Removes waste products from body Protects body from ultraviolet rays
of the sun.
Protection From Infection and Injury
Rapid Cell Growth Production of Keratin Sebaceous Gland Production Of
Sebum
Regulation of Body Temperature
Narrowation of blood vessels Expansion of Blood Vessels Sweat Gland Production of
Perspiration
Removal Of Waste
Shedding/Washing of Dead Cells from Body
Secretion of Perspiration
Providing Protection From Ultraviolet Rays
Melanocytes Melanin
Relationships With Other Systems
Nervous System-sensory receptors, nerve endings
Circulatory System-blood vessel expansion/narrowation
Excretion System-secretion of perspiration
Medical Problems
Psoriasis Alopecia
Pictures Of Psoriasis
Pictures Of Psoriasis
Severe case
Pictures of Alopecia
Pictures of Alopecia
Integumentary System