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Ch. 6 Integumentary
Integumentary System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Two or more tissues working together for a specific function | Organ |
| Normal Nail Growth | 0.1-1.2 mm/day |
| What is the eponychium? | nail cuticle |
| Layer that is deep to the epidermis. | dermis |
| Distal edge of the nail | Free-edge of nail |
| Where is the subcutaneous layer located? | below the dermis |
| Methods to help prevent pressure ulcers. | Massaging the skin, drink lots of fluid, eat foods rich in proteins, do NOT sleep in one position |
| The main function of melanocytes | to protect deeper cells from sunlight |
| Skin cells play an important role in the production of | vitamin D |
| Functions of the epidermis | sensory, protection, physical barrier |
| Describe thick skin | Thick: no hair, more epithelial layers, soles of feet, palm of hand, fingerprints |
| Describe thin skin | Thin: no stratum lucidum, accessory structures |
| Functions of Nails | Protect fingers and toes, grasping |
| Missing layer of epidermis in thin skin | stratum lucidum |
| Functions of the hypodermis | fat storage, thermal regulation, movement |
| Other names for the Hypodermis | subcutaneous, superficial fascia |
| Tissue response to inflammation | redness, swelling, warmth, pain, vasodialation |
| Are Tattoos painful? | Depends on size, type, skill of artist, placement, and individual pain tolerance. |
| Is getting a tattoo 100% safe? | No, you run the risk of receiving HIV, Hepatitis B, syphalis, and other infections. |