ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY JUNE 2018-59e88864-862f-4159-8837-4321168b8c9b.docx

Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
1. What makes up the integumentary system?
2. The integument system is the body’s protector, it is it’s:
Functions of the Skin
1. List the functions of the skin:
2. Health skin protects the body from what?
3. What cushions and protects the internal organs?
4. The skin aids in what?
5. Describe keratin and what it does:
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
6. What does melanin do?
7. How does the skin assist the body in maintaining a constant temperature?
8. How is Vitamin D synthesized?
9. Why is vitamin D needed?
Structure of the Skin
1. What are the two primary layers of the skin?
2. What is the name of the outermost layer of the skin called?
3. G ive the name of the innermost layer of skin:
4. What is the name of the skin that lies beneath the two primary layers of skin?
5. What is the epidermis composed of?
6. Describe the epidermis:
7. Does the epidermis have a blood supply?