Integumentary system Flip book- Andrew ding

I​ ntegumentary system ​ By- Andrew ding 3B

T​ able of contents I​ ntegumentary system ​ ​Key Terms​ (page 3) ​Function/Vocabulary​ (page 4) ​Disease-Disorders/Health care​ (page 5) L​ abel system​ (Page 6) ​ Sources of research​ (page 7)

K​ ey terms derm/o -​ skin   kerat/o -​ hard, horn-shaped tissue  xer/o -​ dry  xanth/o -​ yellow  erythr/o -​ red  pedicu/o -​ fingernail, toenail  onych/o -​ nail  myc/o -​ fungus  pil/o - h​ air; hair follicle  lip/o -​ fat  rhytid/o -​ sebum which secrets oile  albin/o -​white     

Function  The integumentary system-​ It serves as an important function in the human body, there are four main  functions. Protection, body temperature maintenance, exertion, and perception of stimuli.  Protection:​ Covers the entire body as a Physical barrier of underlying tissues to protect from physical  damage, ultraviolet rays, and pathogenic invasion. By containing the fluids in the body and the skin  defends the body from dehydration.    Body Temperature Maintenance:​ The skin contains sweat glands that form into Perspiration which  regulates the body’s natural temperature  Exertion:​ Sweat glands also release waste products, containing, water, salt and organic compounds  Perception of stimuli: ​Contains a large quantity of nerve endings that detect stimuli. There are also tactile  receptors that are responsible for touch, pressure and pain.  Vocabulary  Albinism - Inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands that produce pimples on the skin  Cyst - A closed, thick-walled sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material that develops in a cavity or other  structures in the body  Cicatrix - A scar left by a healed wound (lightened area on the skin).  Ecchymosis - Black-and-blue or purplish bruise caused by ruptured blood vessels beneath the skin  Keloid - An abnormally raised, thickened scar.  Macule - Small, flat, discolored, lesion on the skin (freckle)  Scabies - Contagious, parasitic infection of the skin with intense pruritus or itching  Papule - A solid skin elevation with distinct borders and a diameter less than one centimeter (pimple)  Psoriasis - Chronic disease marked by itchy, erythematous skin with silver patches  Vitiligo - Loss of pigment in one or more areas of the skin, creating the appearance of milky-white patches 

  Diseases / Disorders  Impetigo - Bacterial infection of the skin characterized by vesicles (small, fluid-filled  sacs), pustules (small, pus-filled blisters), and crusted-over lesions .  Cyanosis - Appearance of blue/purple discoloration of the skin due to insufficient blood  oxygen or poor circulation. Many respiratory and circulatory diseases produce cyanosis.  Alopecia - Hair loss that results from genetics, normal aging, illness, or drugs used to  treat certain diseases.  Gangrene - Necrosis or death of tissue, due to loss of blood supply, followed by a  bacterial infection.  Eczema- Acute or chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythema, itchiness, and edema or swelling.    Health Careers    Dermatologists - Medical practitioner ready to diagnose and treat the multitude of skin  disorders that can happen.  Primary Care Physician (PCP) - A physician that gives the first contact of a person with  an undiagnosed health concern. Also, treats various medical conditions no matter the  cause. 

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S​ ources of research   W​ ww.g-wonlinetextbooks.com​ (mostly used)    https://www.google.com/search?q=google&oq=google&a qs=chrome..69i57j0l5.2069j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF -8    https://thehumanskinsystem.weebly.com/medical-profes sions.html