HS 3 Unit 7.3 Integumentary System Study Questions # 1
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Why is the skin considered both a membrane and an organ?
What is the surface area of an average adult?
What are the three main layers of the skin?
What are the two main layers of the epidermis?
Which layer of cells is constantly being shed?
Why is the dermis called the “true” skin?
What is another name for the dermis?
What structures are found in the dermis?
What forms the fingerprints and foot prints?
What is the subcutaneous layer made of?
What are the two main types of glands in the skin?
What causes body odor?
How does perspiration cool the body?
What structures are oil glands associated with in the skin?
What is sebum?
What are the functions of sebum?
How does a pimple or blackhead form?
What is the hair follicle?
What is the function of hair?
What body surfaces have no hair?
What is alopecia?
What are the nails made of?
Where are the nails formed?
What happens is the nail bed is damaged?
HS 3 Unit 7.3 Study Questions # 2
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How does the skin provide protection for the body?
How does the skin provide for sensory perception?
How does the skin help with temperature regulation?
What happens when blood vessels dilate?
What happens when blood vessels constrict?
What substances are stored in the skin?
What is transdermal medication?
How does the skin function as an organ of excretion?
How does the skin produce vitamin D?
What determines the basic color of skin?
What are melanocytes?
Do some races have more melanocytes?
How does ultraviolet light affect skin color?
What is carotene?
What does it mean to be an albino?
Why does an albino’s skin and eyes appear pink?
What is erythema and what can cause it?
What is jaundice and what can cause it?
What is cyanosis and what causes it?
What are macules?
What are papules?
What are vesicles?
What are pustules?
What are crusts?
What are wheals?
What are ulcers?