Sarvesh Medisetti's Health Science Flip Book

Health Science Flip Book By:Sarvesh Medisetti

Table of Contents Integumentary system: Pages 3-7

Integumentary System Key Terms Combining Forms derm/o, dermat/o-skin pil/o-hair kerat/o-hard,horned-shaped tissue; cornea lip/o-fatty,lipid xer/o-dry rhytid/o-wrinkle xanth/o-yellow albin/o-white erythr/o-red pedicu/o-louse,lice onych/o-nail myc/o-fungus

Integumentary System Continued Key Terms Skin-largest organ that acts as a protective barrier between the outside and the inside of the body Hair-protect, regulate body temperature, and facilitation of evaporation of perspiration. Nails-help protect the top surface of your fingertips and the tips of your toes Keratin-major component of skin,hair and nails Dermis-contains nerve endings, sensory receptors, capillaries, and elastic fibers Epidermis-contains squamous cells, keratinocytes, which synthesize a tough protein called keratin Sweat Glands-regulates body temperature by secreting water to the skin surface Subcutaneous Layer-help keep the body’s temperature stable

Integumentary System Continued Key Terms pt.2 Eczema- conditions that cause skin to become red, itchy, inflamed, and sometimes blistering and weeping(aka Atopic dermatitis) Acne- a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. Conditions/Diseases(4) Ichthyosis- disorder that causes dry, thickened skin that may look similar to fish scales Lichen Sclerosus- causes white spots or patches on skin of the genital and and anal areas Vitiligo- a disorder that causes patches of skin to become white Rosacea- a long-term disease that causes reddened skin and pimples, usually on the face

Integumentary System Continued Health-Care Careers (2) Dermatologist-physicians who have acquired a dermatology degree from a medical institution and specializes in the diagnosis and cure of skin disorders Cosmetologist-work in the health and beauty field, taking care of client’s skin,hair, and nails.

Integumentary System Continued Labeled System Picture