Integumentary System Diana Calzada P.2
Body Membranes
Thin sheets of tissue that cover the body
Lines up the body cavities
Layers of dermis
consist of two layers
Layers of skin
The epidermis is the outer layer of the skin
Dermis is under the epidermis
Epidermis creates our skin tone
Dermis contains connective tissues, hair follices and sweat glands
Also contains hyperdermis
Layers of epidermis
Blood vessels
Fat
Regulates body tempeture
Stratum corneum
stratum lucidium
stratum granulosm
stratum spinosum
Outer layer of the skin
Thin layer of cells in the epidermis
Thin layer of dead skin cells in epidermis
layer of epidermis found in between stratum granulosum and basale
Papilla layer
reticular layer
Thick layer of irregular connective tissue
Thin outer layer of areolar connective tissues
covers up the cavities
thw two major are connective tissue and epithieal
Accessory organs
helps digestive
Organs are the tongue,salivary glands,pancreas,liver and gallbladder
It provides energy and nutrients to the body
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skin cancer
If the cancer isnt treated fast it can spread throughout the body and can be deadly
Can be developed around the body
sunlight as well as tanning can damage the dna in the skin
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Infections
Caused by bacteria or viruses
Effects, fever, sore throat,burning,chills sweat
Burns
Damaged to skin
Or deeper tissue caused by sun
hot liquids,fire can cause a burn on skin