Integumentary System

Learning Target I can create a model and use it to discuss the function of the integumentary
system.
Proficiency Descriptor Definition
4 Proficient I can create a model and use it to discuss the functions of the integumentary
system.
3 Developing I can compare and contrast the structure and function of the epidermis and
dermis.
2 Basic I can define the anatomy and physiology of each accessory structure of the
skin.
1 Minimal I can document the general functions of the skin.
0 No Evidence No evidence.

P116-126
You may also use http://www.innerbody.com/anatomy/integumentary#full-description as a resource

List the general functions of the skin

Maintaining homeostasis
Regulate body temperature
Retards water loss from deeper tissues
Houses sensory receptor
Synthesizes various biochemicals
Where is the epidermis?
What is the difference between the different layers?
Epidermis- composed of stratified squamous epithelium.
Dermis- is thicker than the epidermis; consists of collagenous, elastic fiber, epithelial
tissue, smooth muscle tissue, nervous tissue, and blood.
What is the general function?
Protective outside layer of the skin.
Differentiate between thick and thin skin. Which layer?
Thick- Dermis
Thin- Epidermis
Which layer is most superficial?
Epidermis
What type of tissue do you find here?
stratified squamous epithelium
Vascular or nonvascular?
Nonvascular
Where is the dermis?
What is the general function of the dermis?

What type of tissue is it comprised of?
Collagenous, elastic fiber, epithelial, smooth muscle, nervous, and blood tissue.
Vascular or nonvascular?
Vascular
Where is the hypodermis or subcutaneous layer?
What type of tissue?
What is its function?
 What cells are responsible for producing the pigment for skin color determination?
What is the pigment called that determines skin color?
Do you have a lot of this pigment or a little? How do you know?
What determines how much you have?
What is the function of melanin?

Describe anatomy and physiology of each accessory structure of the skin.

hair follicle
explain the purpose of the arector pilli muscle
What is hair made up of?
Where is hair not present?
sebaceous gland
What does this produce?
what is the purpose for it?
sudoriferous gland
What are the different gland types?
What are their differences?
What type of sweat is produced by an eccrine gland?
Where is it usually found?
What type of sweat is produced by an apocrine gland?
Where is it usually found?

Explain why someone would call the skin a blood storage unit and how this relates to homeostasis.
How does the skin regulate body temperature?
What is vasodilation?
What is vasoconstriction?

What are the characteristics of

a first degree burn?
a second degree burn?
a third degree burn?

If there was a cut into the dermis how would your body respond? (3 or 4 parts)
A superficial epidermal wound is healed how?
What type of cells are responsible for cleaning a wound?

You will need to know the following:

epidermis
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum (when?)
keratinocytes
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale
melanocyte
dermis
dermal papillae
 subcutaneous layer
blood vessels
hair follicle
sebaceous glands
arrector pili
sudoriferous glands
eccrine
apocrine
adipose tissue