Integumentary System Reinforcement

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Integumentary System Reinforcement

• Allied Health Science I
• Hendersonville High School
• Linda Pelz, RN, BSN, MHS

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Beginning the assignment

• Use the links provided to answer the questions on
  the each slide.
• You may write you answers on a piece of notebook
  paper and turn it in or you may word process the
  answers and either email it to me or print it off
  and turn it in.
• Make sure your answers are complete.
• You can complete this from home if you have
  internet connection. It can be found at
  lpelz_at_hhs.henderson.k12.nc.us

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Words, Words, Words

• Review Vocabulary for the skin at this site.
• Answer these questions
• Whats the difference between a macule, papule
  and vesicle?
• What are the terms for ringworm and lice?
• What is
• Seborrhea
• Necrosis
• Uticaria
• Erythema

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Review of the system

• Read this review of the anatomy of the
  Integumentary System.
• Answer these questions based on your reading at
  this site.
• There are 2 types of sweat glands. What are they
  and how are they different?
• How much water is lost by the body in trying to
  cool itself?
• Explain the different types of sensory receptors
  in the skin.
• Explain how skin gets its color.
• What type of substances are soluble to the skin
  and why?

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Getting deeper into the subject

• Read about the skin.
• Whats the other name for the stratum
  germinativum?
• How does understanding the construction of skin
  help a surgeon?
• Explain those sweat glands againthis time with a
  little more understanding.
• And, what is acne?
• Why do we have hair?
• What is the cuticle of the hair?
• List the components of a nail.
• Explain the differences in skin color.

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Now, see the skin

• Read through the slide presentation on this link.
  The pictures and explanations will help you to
  understand the differences in functions of the
  skin.
• Be sure to READ the information presented with
  each picture.
• Notice the different appearance of each skin
  structure.
• What is C.T.?

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Skin Cancers

• List and explain each type of skin cancer.
• Discuss where they occur in the skin.
• Discuss the differences between each type
  including the prognosis for each.

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One more quick review and a quiz

• Try the regular quiz and if you arent doing
  well, do the easier version.
• Try some games.
• Simple, but fun
• Simple, but yucky facts

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For a little more information

• Origin of skin color
• Microbial live on skin
• Tanning Beds
• Foods for Healthy Skin
• The sites above are interesting, but optional.