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Chapter 12: Age-Related Changes of the Integumentary …
iihsdgn.weebly.comThe skin, hair, nails, and glands form the integumentary system. The skin is the largest organ of the body and accounts for approximately 20 percent of the body’s weight. The primary function of the skin is to pro-tect the body by serving as a barrier against microorganisms, ultraviolet
Chapter 7 The Integumentary System
web.gccaz.eduhardened keratin protein. • Cuticle (eponychium) is where the skin and nail meet on the dorsal surface. • Nail Root grows out of the nail matrix, which is equivalent to the stratum basale of the epidermis. • Nail Bed is skin on which nail plate rests • Growth from new cells added from the nail matrix is about 1 mm per week
The Integumentary System Training Handout
www.soinc.org1 The Integumentary System - Training Handout Karen L. Lancour National Rules Committee Chairman – Life Science The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, nails, the subcutaneous tissue below the skin, and assorted glands. Functions of the Integumentary System Protection against injury and infection
The Integumentary System - Los Angeles Mission College
www.lamission.eduFunctions of the Integumentary system 1. protection a) chemical factors in the skin: Sebum (or oil) from the sebaceous glands is slightly acidic, retarding bacterial colonization on the skin surface. Sweat from the sudoriferous glands is slightly hypertonic and can flush off most bacteria on the skin surface.
The Integumentary System - Holly H. Nash-Rule, PhD
hollyrule.webs.comDescribe two integumentary system mechanisms that help in regulating body temperature. (1) When capillary blood flow to the skin is enhanced (by nervous system controls), heat radiates from the skin surface; restriction of blood flow conserves body heat.