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Week 6 Integumentary Worksheet

The document provides information about the integumentary system including: - The seven main functions of the integumentary system and corresponding structures responsible for each function. - The matching of epidermal layers with descriptions. - That nails form from the epidermis layer of skin. - How friction ridges form in the womb and their importance. - That melanin is responsible for skin color and the definition of albinism. - How epidermal cells absorb melanin from melanosomes. - The main sensory receptors in skin and their functions. - The distinction between merocrine and apocrine sweat glands. - That goose bumps are created by the contraction of hair

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Week 6 Integumentary Worksheet

The document provides information about the integumentary system including: - The seven main functions of the integumentary system and corresponding structures responsible for each function. - The matching of epidermal layers with descriptions. - That nails form from the epidermis layer of skin. - How friction ridges form in the womb and their importance. - That melanin is responsible for skin color and the definition of albinism. - How epidermal cells absorb melanin from melanosomes. - The main sensory receptors in skin and their functions. - The distinction between merocrine and apocrine sweat glands. - That goose bumps are created by the contraction of hair

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Anatomy & Physiology Worksheet

Integumentary System

Name ___Athia ______________________________ Date __________ Period _____

1. List seven functions of the integumentary system and name the corresponding structure or part
responsible for each function. (7 points)
a.Protection-serves as a barrier to the sun’s ultraviolet rays and the invasion of pathogens; also holds in moisture
and prevents deep tissues from drying out
.b.Sensory Perception-nerves in the skin help the body respond to pain pressure, temperature, and touch
sensations
.c.Body temperature regulation-blood vessels in the skin help the body retain or lose heat
.d.Storage-the skin as tissues for temporary storage of fat, glucoses, water, vitamins, and salts.
e.Absorption-certain substances can be absorbed through the skin but this is limited
f.Excretion-the skin helps the body eliminate salt , waste, and excess water through perspiration
g.Production-the skin produces vitamin D by combining ultraviolet rays from the sun with skin compounds

2. Match the epidermal layers with the appropriate statement. (3 points)

a. strata basale __e___the outermost layer


b. stratum spinosum __a___the layer which is the source of new epidermal cells
c. stratum granulosum ___c__the layer in which keratin synthesis begins and cells begin to die
d. stratum lucidum ___b__ named because the cells look like miniature porcupines
e. stratum corneum ___d__ cells have eleidin, found only in thick skin
___c__layer of dead cells that are filled with keratin

3. From what layer of skin do the nails form? (1 point)


The nail body is made of dead keratinocytes. So they develop from the epidermis of skin.

4. How are the friction ridges formed? Why are they important? (2 points)
Fingerprints are formed when a baby is developing in its mother womb. Pressure on the fingers from the baby
touching its surroundings create friction ridges, the lines that can b e seen on fingers and toes. These ridges are
important because they allow the hands and feet to grasp surfaces. Also, the ridges make the skin more sensitive.

5. Name the pigments responsible for skin color. What is an albino? (2 points)
Melanin is responsible for skin color. Albinism is a genetic disorder where the skin is unable to produce
melanin. People affected with this disorder tend to appear very pale due to the lack of melanin in their
skin and hair.

6. How do epidermal cells absorb melanin? (1 point)


Melanosomes produce, store and transport melanin. When melanosomes become full of melanin, it
move into the extensions of the melanocytes. After that they are transferred to keratinocytes in the
epidermis and from there they absorb UV light from sun.

7. Name the sense receptors in the skin and list the function of each. (3 points)
Meissner corpuscle: detect light touch
Pacinian corpuscle: response to vibration

8. Distinguish between merocrine and apocrine sweat glands. (2 points)

Merocrine glands secrete their product through exocytosis and remain intact after serection while apocrine gland
secrete their product by destroying their apex membrane so that the product flows out of the cell into the excretion duct.

9. What produces “goose bumps?” (1 points)

Goose bumps are created when the base muscle of each hair contract and pull the hair erect.

10. Describe the reticular layer, including where it is found, the tissue types, and the functions.(3 points)

The reticular layer is the deeper layer of the dermis and found under the papillary dermis. Its made of connective tissue
that features collagen fibers. This layer strengthens the skin, providing structure and elasticity. It also supports other
components of the skin like sweat glands and hair follicles.

11. What is dermatoglyphics and how is it used?(2 points)

Dermatoglyphics is the study of skin markings on fingers, hands and feet. By studying the ridge patterns of the skin, we
can determine a perosns identification.

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