Integumentary System SG
1. Know the types of body membranes and be able to tell the differences between them (i.e.
cutaneous, mucous, serous, and synovial.
List the functions of the integumentary system
2. Describe the difference between first, second, and third degree burns
3. Describe the epidermis and the dermis and list differences
4. List and describe each layer of the epidermis (be able to put them in order from top to bottom)
5. List the two layers of the dermis: Which contains the dermal papilla? What are the dermal
papilla?
6. Describe how blood vessels in the dermis play a role in maintaining body temperature
homeostasis.
7. What are melanocytes? What is their function? Where are they found?
8. List the two types of exocrine glands that open onto the surface of the skin (i.e. sebaceous and
sweat glands)
9. Describe sebaceous and sweat glands and list differences between the two.
10. Describe eccrine and apocrine sweat glands and how they are different.
11. Hair: describe the relationship between the following – hair, hair root, hair shaft, hair follicle
(p.121)
12. What is the arrector pili muscle and what is its function? (p.122)
13. Describe the following diseases – Alopecia, Athlete’s foot, Acne, Scleroderma,
Hemangiomas, Bed Sores, and Ringworm