Integumentary System= mostly Skin- Why do you need this?? Section 21-4 Pg.591-594.
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Integumentary System= mostly Skin-
Why do you need this??
Section 21-4Pg.591-594
Basic Skin Facts
• Skin is the largest organ in the body• Made up of 2 layers
Epidermis-surface layer- very outside part and are actually
dead-are rubbed off and continually replaced
-Melanin-is found here, this is a pigment that makes your skin darker- this increase when exposed to UV rays (when your outside)
Dermis2nd layer, thicker layer, is where the
blood vessels, nerves, oil, and sweat glands are found-Fat cells are found underneath this
layer, which insulates your body
What are some of the jobs/function of skin??
Function/Job of Skin• Protection– Prevents physical, chemical, and diseases
• Sensory response– Nerves-tell pain, temp., pressure, etc.
• Formation of Vit. D– Is produced when skin is exposed to light– Helps absorb calcium from body
More Function/Jobs of Skin
• Regulation of Body Temp.– Blood vessels within skin can hold or release heat– Hair can help keep heat in-getting the
Goosebumps– Have 3 million sweat glands-help in releasing heat-
through perspiration-cooling the body
• Excretion of waste– Sweat glands release waste-salt and protein-urea
What happens when skin is damaged??
Damage to the skin• When epidermis is damaged- have no cells to
replace these for a while.• Can get nerves and blood vessels exposed.
• Don’t have good protection in this area, so bacteria and other items can get into the body.
• Area is red around wound is red, warm to the touch, and discolored- These are all signs of an infection