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Memmler’s Structure and Function of the Human Body, 10th Edition
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Unit I: The Body as a Whole
Chapter 5. The Integumentary System
STRUCTURE OF THE SKIN (p. 80)
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Epidermis
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Layers (strata)
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Stratum basale
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Stratum corneum
Features
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Avascular
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Innervated
Dermis
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Components
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Connective tissue
Features
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Vascular
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Innervated
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES OF THE SKIN (p. 82)
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Glands
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Sebaceous
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Sudoriferous
Hair
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Follicle
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Shaft
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Root
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Arrector pili muscle
Nails
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Root
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Plate
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Lunula
FUNCTIONS OF THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM (p. 84)
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Main activities
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Protection against infection
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Protection against dehydration
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Regulation of Body Temperature
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Collection of Sensory Information
Other activities
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Absorption
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Excretion
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Vitamin D synthesis
COLOR OF THE SKIN (p. 85)
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Melanin
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Hemoglobin
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Carotene
REPAIR OF THE INTEGUMENT (p. 86)
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Steps
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Clotting
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Inflammation
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Cell division
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Collagen manufacture
Factors that affect healing
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Nutrition
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Blood supply
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Infection
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Age
EFFECTS OF AGING ON THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM (p. 86)
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Skin
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Parchment skin
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Liver spots
Sweat glands
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Decrease in number
Nails
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Flaking
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Discoloration
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Thickening
CARE OF THE SKIN (p. 86)
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Good nutrition
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Cleansing
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Sun protection
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