What are some characteristics of the skin

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Integumentary System

1. What are some characteristics of the skin?

2. What are the different regions of the skin?

3. What are the different strata/layers of the epidermis vs. dermis? What is the function of each?

4. Name and describe the four cell types of epidermis?

5. What is the function of melanocytes?

6. Distinguish erythema from cyanosis.

7. What are the structure and functions of the following "skin appendages": hair, arrector pili, Meissner's corpuscles, Pacinian corpuscles, nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, etc.

8. Describe the components of a hair follicle? What is a pilosebaceous unit?

9. Growth cycle of hair: anagen and telogen. Why is scalp hair longer than body hair?

9. What are the functions of eccrine vs. apocrine sweat glands? Name other glands associated with skin?

10. What are the functions of the skin? Describe each in detail - include any relevant structures.

11. What are the components of a nail? What is the function of the matrix?

12. Describes the steps involved in epidermal wound healing. How do other tissues compare with regards to ability to regenerate and repair?

13. What is the significance of the Rule of Nines? How to use it to estimate surface area burned in adults?

14. How are 1st through 4th degree burns classified. What are the dangers of a severe burn?

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