Integumentary System Review Questions

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1. What is the integumentary system?
2. What are the main functions of the skin?
3. Compare the structure of the epidermis to the dermis.
4. What is the subcutaneous layer?
5. List and describe the e3pidermal layers from deep to superficial.
6. What is the importance of each epidermal layer?
7. Contrast the differences between the 2 regions of the dermis.
8. Explain the different factors that produce skin color.
9. What is an albino?
10.
Describe the structure of a hair.
11.
How are hairs moistened?
12.
What makes goosebumps?
13.
Tell the function and location of the sebaceous glands,
sudoriferous glands and ceruminous glands.
14.
What are the names of and the chemical composition of the
secretions from each.
15.
Explain with a diagram how the skin helps regulate normal body
temperature.
16.
Explain the types of burns and the damage sustained from each
type.
17.
What is Acne?
18.
What is systemic lupus erythematosus? Which body system is
affected by this disorder?
19.
What is psoriasis?
20.
What is a decubitus ulcer caused by?
21.
What is basal cell carcinoma?
22.
What is squamous cell carcinoma?
23.
What is a malignant melanoma?
24. Research the rule of nines and explain what it is.