Chapter 4 Objectives
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Classification of Body Membranes (pp. 92-94)
o List the general functions of each membrane type - cutaneous,
mucous, serous, and synovial - and give its location in the body.
o Compare the structure (tissue makeup) of the major membrane types.
Integumentary System (Skin) (pp. 94-105)
o List several important functions of the integumentary system and
explain how these functions are accomplished.
o When provided with a model or diagram of the skin, recognize and
name the following skin structures:epidermis, dermis (papillary and
reticular layers), hair and hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and sweat
gland.
o Name the layers of the epidermis and describe the characteristics of
each.
o Describe the distribution and function of the epidermal derivatives sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and hair.
o Name the factors that determine skin color and describe the function
of melanin.
o Differentiate between first-, second-, and third-degree burns.
o Explain the importance of the "rule of nines."
o Summarize the characteristics of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell
carcinoma, and malignant melanoma.
Developmental Aspects of Skin and Body Membranes (pp. 105-107)
o List several examples of integumentary system aging.
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Chapter 4 Outline Framework
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CLASSIFICATION OF BODY MEMBRANES (pp. 92-94)
Epithelial Membranes (pp. 92-94)
o Cutaneous Membrane
o Mucous Membranes
o Serous Membranes
o Connective Tissue Membranes (p. 94)
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM (SKIN) (pp. 94-105)
Basic Skin Functions (pp. 94-95)
Structure of the Skin (pp. 95-98)
o Epidermis
o Stratum Basale
o Stratum Spinosum
o Stratum Granulosum
o Stratum Lucidum
o Stratum Corneum
o Dermis
o Papillary Layer
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o Reticular Layer
Skin Color (pp. 98-99)
Appendages of the Skin (pp. 99-101)
o Cutaneous Glands
o Sebaceous (Oil) Glands
o Sweat Glands
o Eccrine Glands
o Apocrine Glands
o Hairs and Hair Follicles
o Nails
Homeostatic Imbalances of the Skin (pp. 101-105)
o Infections and Allergies
o Athlete's Foot
o Boils and Carbuncles
o Cold Sores
o Contact Dermatitis
o Impetigo
o Psoriasis
o Burns
 First-degree
 Second-degree
 Third-degree
 Skin Cancer
 Basal Cell Carcinoma
 Squamous Cell Carcinoma
 Malignant Melanoma
DEVELOPMENTAL ASPECTS OF SKIN AND BODY MEMBRANES (pp. 105107)
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Chapter 4 WebLinks
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Anatomy and Physiology Outlines from Gateway Community College,
Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio160/index.html
 outline and review questions for all anatomy and physiology chapters
Anatomy and Physiology for High School
http://www.msms.doe.k12.ms.us/biology/anatomy/apmain.html
 Anatomy and Physiology site aimed at high school students. Click on
the appropriate organ system for hyperlinked text and animations.
This site is very easy to understand and use
Loyola University Dermatology Medical Education Website
o http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/dermatology
/title.htm
Anatomy and Histology of Normal Skin
o http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/dermatology
/melton/skinlsn/sknlsn.htm
Skin cancer and benign tumor images
o http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/dermatology
/melton/content1.htm
National Institute for Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, and Skin Diseases
http://www.nih.gov/niams/
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Skin Cancer Introduction
http://www.maui.net/~southsky/introto.html
a general introduction to Skin Cancer, with links to specific information
available around the Net
Skincancerinfo.com
http://www.skincancerinfo.com/
basic skin information and information on skin cancer risk, prevention, and
treament
ElectronMicroscopy World
Microslides of the Skin
Great images from Department of Dermatology, Mie University School of
Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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American Academy of Dermatology Sites
o Skin Cancer Updates
o http://www.aad.org/skincnrUpdates.html
o MelanomaNet
o http://www.skincarephysicians.com/melanomanet/
o Information Pamphlets
o http://www.aad.org/pamphlet
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American Cancer Society Sun Quiz
http://www2.cancer.org/skinGuide/sunquiz/quiz.html
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National Skin Center
http://www.nsc.gov.sg/commskin/skin.html
information on common skin conditions
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New Zealand DermNet
http://www.dermnet.org.nz/
information on skin and skin disease
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AcneNet
http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet/
basic facts and information about acne presented by skincare physicians.com
and Roche Laboratories
easy to understand and good diagrams and graphics
National Library of Medicine~National Institutes of Health Skin, Hair, and
Nails Topics
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skinhairandnails.html
List of links to skin information, skin conditions, skin diseases
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Cell Cycle Castrophe WebQuest
http://birch.palni.edu/~crhs/rm101/honbio/cellcatas/cancer.htm
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Anatomy and Physiology Home Page
http://lls.stcc.mass.edu/tamarkin/APhome.htm
An online class/tutorial on anatomy and physiology from Springfield
Technical Community College
Scroll Down and click on the appropriate unit
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It was to be a routine trip through the blood vessels to help bring supplies to
starving cells; however, it turn into a struggle for survival.........
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Good text explantions and diagrams
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General Biology II at the University of Cinncinnatti
The BUGLADY Site
http://buglady.clc.uc.edu/biology/bio105/carter.htm
Go to ClassNotes and then to the appropriate unit.
A simple and clear introduction to tissues and organ systems
Good diagrams!
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Atlas of the Human Body
American Medical Association
http://www.ama-assn.org/insight/gen_hlth/atlas/atlas.htm
Gross Anatomy: Study Guides
General Images and Notes for Anatomy
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Anatomy Study Guides
http://www.kumc.edu/AMA-MSS/study/anatomy.htm
This site, from the University of Kansas Medical Center, is primarily textbased, but is very helpful!
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The Virtual Hospital
http://www.vh.org/
The Virtual Hospital is a digital health sciences library created in 1992 at the
University of Iowa to help meet the information needs of health care providers
and patients. The goal of the Virtual Hospital digital library is to make the
Internet a useful medical reference and health promotion tool for health care
providers and patients.
The Virtual Hospital contains over 350 peer-reviewed books and booklets
from 160 authors in 29 departments and 4 colleges on The University of Iowa
campus.
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The Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education
http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/webpath.html
This electronic resource includes over 1900 images along with text, tutorials,
laboratory exercises, and examination items for self-assessment that
demonstrate gross and microscopic pathologic findings associated with
human disease conditions. A web browser that is equivalent to Netscape 4 or
higher is recommended for viewing this resource.