AltA 6.04b Integumentary system Reading check

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6 questions

Here is the recording link for this lesson from last year's class, I will update with a new recording link once we go over this lesson together.

Here is a link to the class recording from 10/24/23.

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Analyze the structure and function of the integumentary systems
  2. Discuss potential alterations in skin integrity
  3. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill related to performing effective hand hygiene
  4. Identify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the integumentary system
Unit slides

2

What structures are considered part of our (human) integumentary system? (there are 4 correct choices)

4
Match the structures with their area on the diagram of the skin cross section.
Other Answer Choices:
Epidermis
Dermis
Sweat gland
Hypodermis
Sebaceous gland
Hair follicle
Arrector pili muscle
3

Match the skin receptors with the sensation they detect.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Tactile corpusclues
light touch
Mechanoreceptors
Vibration and texture
Thermoreceptor
variations in temperature
Nocieptors
pain
2

Which description best matches the skin lesions shown ?


2

Which description best matches the skin lesion shown?


2

Describe one way that our skin helps to maintain homeostasis in our body?

What do you think of the skin as a body system? Did you find any of the new material you learned in this unit interesting?