Integumentary Study Guide
- Identify the four main types of membranes and describe their main characteristics
- Differentiate between an epithelial and connective tissue membranes
- Be able to describe where types of mucous membranes are located based off of their name (e.g.
visceral pericardium).
- List the functions of the skin and explain how they help the body to maintain homeostasis.
- Be able to label the following on a diagram of the skin – epidermis and dermis, sebaceous
glands, sweat glands (eccrine and apocrine), papillary layer of the dermis, reticular layer of the
dermis, hypodermis.
- Differentiate between layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis) and the structures
found in each layer.
- Explain how the skin is protected from UV rays through the production of melanin: know the
terms melanocyte, melanin, melanosomes.
- Distinguish between the papillary and reticular layers of the dermis.
- Explain how melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin all contribute to skin color.
- Describe sebaceous glands: where they are found, when they are the most active, what they
secrete.
- Explain the function of sebum.
- Explain the functions of sweat glands.
- List differences between apocrine and eccrine sweat glands.
- Be able to identify and label the parts of a hair – cuticle, cortex, medulla, hair root, hair shaft.
- Be able to identify and label the parts of a hair follicle – matrix, dermal sheath, epidermal
sheath, connective tissue papilla.
- Describe the arrector pili and its function.
- Identify and define the parts of a nail: body, lanula, cuticle, root, body, free edge.
- For skin diseases presented by peers – be able to identify the disease based off of a description.
- Define a burn
- Describe the rule of nines and what its purpose is
- List factors that are important in determining the severity of a burn
- Distinguish between first, second, and third degree burns.
- Identify complications of a burn (Ex: dehydration).
- Explain what a blister is and why it indicates a second degree burn.
- Define cancer, neoplasm.
- Explain what makes a cancer benign vs. malignant
- Define metastasis and describe how a doctor might be able to tell if a cancer has metastasized.
- Differentiate between basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, and malignant
melanomas and explain characteristics of each.
- Explain the purpose of the ABCD method and what each letter stands for.
Happy Studying (we will test on Tuesday or Wednesday).