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Integumenatry System Flashcards

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Three main functions of skin

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Covers body and protects organs from disease
Maintains body temperature
Provides info by its ability to feel sensations

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How does the integumentary system maintain body temperature?

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By dial sting surface blood vessels when it’s hot and restricting them when it’s cold

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What are the three layers of skin?

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Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous tissue

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What is the epidermis ?

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Top layer of skin consisting of dead skin cells

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What is the dermis?

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Second layer of skin containing sweat glands, hair follicles, nerve endings, blood vessels.

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What is subcutaneous tissue?

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Third layer of skin consisting mostly of fat cells. This layer conserves body heat.

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Eight parts found in the layers of skin

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Hair shaft, oil gland, sweat gland, epidermis, hair follicle, muscle, blood vessel, subcutaneous tissue, dermis

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How does skin assist in regulating body temperatures?

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Sweat glands ; sweating

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