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Chapter 5: The Integumentary System

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  • List the layers of the Epidermis. Describe each layer.

    1.Basale Layer: Deepest Layer. Makes new cells.

    2.Spinosum Layer: Thickest Layer. Makes Keratin

    3.Granulosum Layer: Forms water barrier

    4.Lucidum Layer: Clear dead cell layer. Only in thick skin.

    5.Corneum: Dead flat keratinized cell

  • Define Apoptosis. Why is it Important?

    Apoptosis: Programmed cell death. Helps remove damaged cells and gets replaced with new cells.

  • Define Cyanosis and Jaundice. What conditions could cause each of these symptoms?

    Cyanosis: Bluish skin. From low oxygen in blood. Causes breathing problems

    Jaundice: Yellow-Orange Skin/eyes. From Bilirubin Buildup. Causes dark urine.

  • Differentiate between Eccrine and Apocrine Sweat Glands.

    Eccrine: Watery sweat. Opens skin pores and cools body.

    Apocrine: Found in Armpits/Anal area. Opens Hair Follicle and causes odor.

  • Describe the functions of the Integumentary System .

    1.Protection

    2.Sensation

    3.Thermoregulation

    4.Excretion

    5.Vitamin D

  • Define Benign, Metastasis, Tumor, & ABCD Rule.

    Benign: Stays in one place

    Metastasis: Cancer spreading to other tissues

    Tumor: Cluster of Abnormal cells

    ABCD Rule: used to check moles or skin spots for possible melanoma (skin cancer)

    Asymmetry

    Border Irregular

    Color Varies

    Diameter

  • Describe the 3 degrees of burn. What is the rule of 9?

    1st Degree Burn: Epidermis Only. Red, mild pain.

    2nd Degree Burn: Epidermis + Dermis. Painful, blisters.

    3rd Degree Burn: Full thickness. Deep tissue/nerve damage.

    Rule Of 9? Estimates the % of body fluid/body burn in adults.

  • Describe some of the treatments for burns. What is Debridement?

    1st Degree Burn: Pain Meds. Rinse with room temp water.

    2nd Degree Burn: Use Topicals

    3rd Degree Burn: IV Fluids + skin Grafts

    Debridement: Removal of dead/damaged tissues from a burn.