Health Science Flipbook- Integumentary

Integumentary System  Function: ​The integumentary system serves the body by protecting it, as well as maintaining body temperature, excretion, and the perception of stimuli. Key terms: Derm/o, Dermat/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:​ Hair; Hair Follicle Lip/o:​ Fat Rhytid/o:​ Wrinkle Albin/o:​ White EXTRA KEY TERMS Hidr/o:​ ​Sweat Scler/o:​ ​Hardening Trich/o:​ H​ air Adip/o:​ F​ at Cauter/o:​ ​Heat; burn Vocabulary: Epidermis​: Outermost layer of the skin Keratin​: A fibrous water-repellent protein which is what the epidermis consists of. Melanocytes​: Cells that contain and produce dark brown to black pigments (melanin). Basal layer​: The deepest layer of the epidermis. Hair follicles​: Tiny secretory cavities from which hair grows. Collagen​: A fibrous protein found in s​ kin, bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Sebum:​ An oily substance that is secreted into hair follicles which lubricates skin and hair. Sweat glands​: Tiny coiled glands located in the dermis. Perspiration​: A liquid that consists of 99% water and 1% salt and metabolic waste products which is secreted by sweat glands. Arrector pili​: Bundles of small muscle fibers that are attached to hair follicles.

EXTRA Vocabulary: Nail plate:​ ​ The hard translucent part of the nail. Cuticle:​ ​ Narrow band of epidermal tissue attached to the surface of the nail. Nail root:​ ​ Area of the dermis on which the nail rests. Lipids​:​ A group of organic compounds that consist of fat, and are insoluble. Epithelial tissue:​ Is a layer(s) of the epidermis that covers the surface of the body and lines internal organs and cavities. Diseases/disorders: Alopecia​: Hair loss that occurs due to genetics, normal aging, illness, or drugs for certain diseases. Gangrene:​ The death of tissue due to loss of blood supply and is followed by bacterial infection. Psoriasis​: Chronic disease marked by itchy erythematous skin with silver patches. Scabies:​ A contagious, parasitic infection of the skin with itching. EXTRA Diseases/disorders: Keloid:​ An abnormally raised, thickened scar. Tinea:​ Skin infection caused by fungus. Lesions, noncancerous:​ An area of benign tissue. Cicatrix:​ A scar left by a healed wound. Urticaria:​ Hives with localized swelling and itching. Test/Procedure: Excisional biopsy:​ Surgical removal of an entire lesion or tumor. Incisional biopsy: ​ Incision into the tissue for removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination. Healthcare careers: Dermatologist:​ A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions and diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. Dermatology Technician:​ A specialized medical assistant who works in the skin-care field, and some of their duties are to record patients’ medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, clinical procedures, etc.

EXTRA Healthcare careers: Pediatric Dermatologist:​ A​ dermatologist that specializes in skin disorders in infants and children. Dermatologic Oncologist:​ ​A dermatologist who treats, diagnoses, and surgically removes various types of skin cancers. Cosmetic Dermatologist:​ A​ dermatologist that specializes in skin treatments and conditions to maintain, improve, or restore appearance. Immunodermatologist:​ ​A dermatologist that specializes in the treatment of skin cancers caused by an overactive immune system. Dermatology Nurse Practitioner: ​Dermatology nurse practitioners are nurse practitioners specialized in dermatology and certain duties include prescribing certain medications, ordering lab work, diagnosing and treating minor illnesses, etc. Citations: Introduction to Medical Terminology, 1st Edition Page 87​, www.g-wonlinetextbooks.com/introduction-medical-terminology-2017/98. “Medical Professions.” ​Integumentary System - Home,​ thehumanskinsystem.weebly.com/medical-professions.html. Image Citations: Ebneshahidi, Dr. Ali. T​ he Integumentary System,​ http://www.lamission.edu/lifesciences/AliAnat1/Chap%203%20-%20Integumentary%20System. pdf “The Epidermis.” ​SCIENTIST CINDY,​ w​ ww.scientistcindy.com/the-epidermis.html​.