Integumentary System Review Guide
Vocabulary
Epithelial Membrane
Serous Membrane
Synovial Membrane
Keratinizing
Hypodermis
Melanocytes
Reticular Layer
Sebaceous Glands
Eccrine Glands
Apocrine Sweat Glands
Shaft
Arrector Pili
Nail Matrix
1st Degree Burns
Basal Cell Carcinoma
ABCDE Rule
Cutaneous Membrane
Visceral Layer
Integumentary System
Dermis
Keratinocytes
Papillary Layer
Cutaneous Glands
Sebum
Sweat
Hair
Hair Bulb Matrix
Nail
Nail Folds
2nd Degree Burns
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Mucous Membrane
Pleural Layer
Epidermis
Subcutaneous Tissue
Melanin
Dermal Papillae
Exocrine Glands
Sweat Glands
Pore
Root
Hair Follicle
Nail Bed
Rule of 9’s
3rd Degree Burns
Malignant Melanoma
Essential Questions
1) Can you list the general functions of each membrane type – cutaneous, mucous, serous and synovial- and give
the location in the body?
2) How does the structure of the major membrane types compare and contrast to each other?
3) Can you list the important functions of the integumentary system and explain how these functions are
accomplished?
4) When provided with a model or diagram of the skin can you recognize and name the following skin structures:
epidermis, dermis (papillary and reticular layers), hair and hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and sweat gland?
5) Can you name the layers of the epidermis and describe the characteristics of each?
6) Can you describe the distribution and function of epidermal derivatives such as the sebaceous glands, sweat
glands and hair?
7) Can you name the factors that determine skin color and describe the function of melanin?
8) Can you differentiate between 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns?
9) How do we explain the “Rule of Nines”?
10) Can you summarize the characteristics of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant
melanoma?
Extra Credit Questions
Must be turned in before the tests starts
Multiple Choice: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Short Answer Essay: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14