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SECTION 5
The Integumentary System
STUDY QUESTIONS
1. The papillary and reticular layers of the dermis are composed mainly of ____.
2. Collagen lends ________ to the skin.
3. An individual using a sharp knife notices a small amount of blood where he just cut himself. Which of the following layers of skin did he have to cut into in or- der to bleed?
4. Which of the following is not a function of the hypodermis?
5. After a skin injury, the body initiates a wound-healing response. The first step of this response is the formation of a blood clot to stop bleeding. Which of the following would be the next response?
6. In response to stimuli from the sympathetic nervous system, the arrector pili.
Your skin is a vital part of your life and appearance (a–d). Some people choose to embellish it with tattoos (a), makeup (b), and even piercings (c). (credit a: Steve Teo; credit b: “spaceodissey”/flickr; credit c: Mark/ flickr; credit d: Lisa Schaffer)
SECTION OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the integumentary system and the role it plays in homeostasis
2. Describe the layers of the skin and the functions of each layer
3. Describe the accessory structures of the skin and the functions of each
4. Describe the changes that occur in the integumentary system during the aging process
5. Discuss several common diseases, disorders, and injuries that affect the integumentary system
6. Explain treatments for some common diseases, disorders, and injuries of the integumentary system
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