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Chapter 4 Skin and Body Membranes. 5 INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM (SKIN) A Basic Functions of the Skin Qs 3. The skin protects the body by providing three types of barriers. Classify each of the protective factors listed below as an example of a chemical barrier ©), a biological barrier (B), or a mechanical (physical) barrier (M). B. Langerhans’ cells and macrophages 2, Intact epidermis 3. Bactericidal secretions 4, Keratin Melanin epShe aw Acid mantle 4. In what way does a sunburn impair the body's ability to defend itself?” (Assume the sunburn is mild,) QOAMbGe WWilbitS “Woo \onmune apesgonse. oy dager sing mace @aane asus, 5. Explain the role of sweat glands in maintaining body temperature homeostasis In your explanation, indicate how their activity is regulated Rady deme. T, 6. Complete the following statements. Insert your responses in the answer blanks ‘The cutaneous sensory receptors that reside in the skin are actually part of the _()_ system. Four types of stimuli that -Newyoos a 2. tan be detected by certain of the cutaneous recepiors are lana loan 5 Be He and Reeve » Deeg _ ‘vitamin D-is synthesized when modified _(@) molecules in the skin are irradiated by _(2)_ light, Vitamin D is important resgoce- Liqrck 5, in the absorption and metabolism of 8) fons Qolestevol 4 60 Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook Basic Structure of the Skin 7, Figure 4-2 depicts a longitudinal section of the skin, Label the skin structures and areas indicated by leader lines and brackets on the figure. Select different colors for the structures below and color the coding cir- cles and the corresponding structures on the figure. © Arrector pili muscle CO Adipose tissue © Hair follicle O Nerve fibers Egideuenis © Sweat (sudoriferous) gland © Sebaceous gland die. What two factors account for this natural demise of the epidermal cells? 1 a i Ms params 2. _\Noxkesr ARov 9, using descriptions. Enter tbs Key Choices 1 Sanh basal fh Stratum come Stratum getnutosum “D_S. \vcidem 1 BS. comenm 2 F_Popleay 4 T_ Wwe Daves, AS. Besole 5 BS. Comesmn 6 ZL wrule Barmis PLS. Pasele 5 A Whole Egidarnss, BS. Comes so. T_Whwoe Darmisi 61 Chapter 4 Skin and Body Membranes he key choices, choose all responses that apply to the following appropriate letter(s) o term(s) in the answer blanks! 1. Suetum hicichun G. Reticular kayer E, Sustum spinosuni H_ pidlermis as # whole P, Papillary layer 1. Dermis as whole “Translucent cells, containing keratin Strats containing all or mostly dead cells Dernis layer responsible for fingerprints Vascular rexion Epidermal region involved in rapid cell division; most infexior epigiermal layer ~ Scalelike cells full of keratin that constantly Nake off Site of elastic and collagen fibers Site of melanin forma ion Major skin area from which the derivatives (hat, nails) arise Epidermal layer containing the oldest cells When tanned becomes leather 30. Circle the term that does not belong, in each of the Following groupings 1. Reticu r hayer 2. Melanin Freckle 3. Prickle cells 1. Langerhans’ cells 5. Meissners corpuscles Waterproof substance Intermediate filaments Epidermal dendritic cells Dermal papillae Meissner’s corpuscles GD Malignant melanoma Stratum spinosum Merkel cells Cell shrinkage Immune cells Produced by keratinocytes Pacinian corpuscles Lamellated granules Kertohyaline — CTamelated BATE Keratin fibrils OO lloNoNooooEeEeEeEE—eeeeeee_____ ee 62 Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook 11. This exercise examines the relative importance of three pigments in determin- ing skin color. Indicate which pigment is identified by the following descrip- tions by inserting the appropriate answer from the key choices in the answer blanks, Key Choices ‘A. Carotene B, Hemoglobin C. Melanin C. Welasning 1. Most responsible for the skin color of dark-skinned people DL Cawokeme 2, provides an ‘orange cast to the skin CG. Maes 3, Provides a natural sunscreen B. Veweg\sloie 4, sost responsible fr the skin color of Caucasians C. Wehasnin 5. phagocytized by keratinocytes i. Cavokene 6. Found predominantly in the stratum comeum ZB Yemealsoin 7. Found within red blood cells in the blood vessels 12. Complete the following statements in the blanks provided. Leak 1. radiation from the skin surfice and evaporation of sweat are ‘two ways in which the skin helps to get rid of body _() Scchastaynenss 2, rutin the _(2)_ tissue layer beneath the dermis helps to insulate the body, Nitewnin Dz 3, A vitamin that is manufactured in the skin is _G)_ ae 4, Wrinkling of the skin is caused by loss of the _(4)__ of the skin. Cragg (Be Res) A decubitus ulcer results when skin cells are deprived of _(3)_. Lyons (6)_ is a bluish cast of the skin resulting from inadequate oxygenation of the blood. Appendages of the Skin 13. For each true statement, write T: For each false statement, correct the underlined word(s) and insert your correction in the answer blank. Svorack [Necocias- 1 4 saltwater solution is secreted by scbaccous glands Keayactin 2. The most abundant protein in dead epidermal structures such as hair and nails is melanin. y. _. 3, Sebum is an oily mixture of lipids, cholesterol, and cell fragments, SiyoS 4, The externally observable part of a hair is called the root Dewmnis. 5. The epidermis provides mechanical strength to the skin. Chapter 4 Skin and Body Membranes 63, i ic rique 4-3 is 2 diagram of crosesectional vew of ai a folie | ee yplete this Figure by following the directions in steps 13. J. identify the two portions of the follicle wall by: placing the correct name ofthe sheath at the end of the appropriate Keader tine 9-1 se different colors tu colur these regions 4. Label, color-code, and color the three following regions of the hai Cortes ) Cuticle () Medulla Follicle wall CT Sneek. Figure 4-3 15. Circle the term that does not belong in each of the Following groupings: 1 Larwuriant hatin growth ‘Testosterone THOT MUNG —_ Gor! blood supply | 2 Viamin b Cholesterol UV racation 5 Gam cormeTM, Nail matrix __Hatrbuth_ stratum asa 4, Scent ancy Fechine gland Apocrine glands Asilla 5. Terminal hair Ellas tui) Dark, coarse hai Eyebrow hai kines? _ Alopedo. a 16. What is the sciemifie term for ba V——_e—_.lC 64 Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook 17. Using the key choices, complete the following statements. Insert the appropriate letter(s) or term(s) in the answer blanks, Key Choices A. Arrector pill . Hair E, Sebaceous glands —_G. Sweat gland (eccrine) B. Cutaneous receptors D. Hair follicle(s)F. Sweat gland (apocrine) Es Salvec@sy _ 1. A blackhead is an accumulation of oily material produced by a. A. Auvedtw QV. 2 Tiny muscles attached to hair follicles that pull the hair upright during fright or cold are called _(2) GE. Sesak Gleonsh S¥i8 umerous variety of perspiration glind i the _G) How Felliche 4. A sheath formed of both epithelial and connective tissues is the Apsonwve E. Swocate tesa (BPR RME nerons variety of perspiration gland is the secretion (often milky in appearance) contains proteins and other substances that favor bacterial growth. gC. Hav 6. ©) is found everywhere on the body except the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and lips, and it primarily consists of dead keratinized cells B. CotemeosS ae specialized nerve endings that respond to temperature \VecegYors and touch, for example c 1 £. Seen Glanas (rocv ing KE. SclrecesS! 3) 2G) become more active at puberty. baevig) P GSuseckCatencd SEY He nesttiberating appara ofthe body isthe _() E. Solrceoos 10. Secretin contains bacteria-killing substances. 18. Circle the term that does not belong in each of the following groupings. 1, Sebaceous gland Hair Epidermis 2. Radiation Conduction Evaporation 3. Stratum comeum Nails Mair . Scent glands Apocrine glands Axilla 5. Cyanosis Erythema Wrinkle Pallor s ibe Chapter 4 Skin and Body Membranes 65, Homeostatic Imbalances of the Skin 19. Overwhelming infection is one of the most important causes of death in burn patients. What is the other major problem they face, and what are its possible consequences? Wata//proteia [becvulyte lass, circelatory ca llapse.,— renal shutdown 20. This section reviews the severity of burns. Using the key choices, select the correct burn type for each of the following descriptions. Enter the correct answers in the answer blanks. Key Choices A, First-degree burn. Second-degree hum =. Thire-degree burn C.F Borer _ 1 pulltthickness burn; epidermal and dermal layers destroyed: skin is blanched B._V Boor _ 2 Blisters form fi. ¥ Bucw __ 2. Epidermal damage, redness, and some pain (usualy brie?) P. 2 Bora 4, Epidermal and some dermal damage; pain; regeneration is possible (a 5, Regeneration impossible; requires grafting C.F Boe __ 6, Pain is absent because nerve endings in the area are destroyed 21, What is the importance of the “rule of nines" in treatment of burn patients? GUS Yalome ve gracmentle Cow loc calenlortd crevekly 22, Fil in the type of Skin cancer Ghat matches each of the following descriptions: urnonnn Savaunovs Gh ST Epithelial cells, not in contact with the basement membrane, develop lesions; metastasize Dosa Cobh Cov Tats of the lowest level of the epidermis invade the dermis and hypodermis, exposed areas develop ulcer; slow to metastasize Wiabignask Nabors tite but often deadly cancer of pigmencproducing cells 23. What does ABCD mean in reference to examination of pigmented areas? — A> csumdvical _ D> Dordus Gucesgalon Co Color Comcangyy fof Wanaared ) D> Giamnrekor eee danins Gent eyo’) Objective-Based Questions 73 Part I: Objective-Based Questions Describe the general functions of the integumentary system. C 1. The two functional components of the integument include a, dermis and epidermis. ». hair and skin, Qaunens ‘membrane and accessory structures. clastin and keratin, vai 2. Regulating heat exchange with the environment is the mechanism that the skin uses to @ maintain normal body temperature. D. prevent excessive loss of body fluids. . maintain large reserves of lipids. d. transmit information to the nervous system. AD: te struct othe ienegumentary system involved im protetion ire c. nails. {ll of the above. a. protection of underlying tissue. ® synthesis of vitamin A. . maintenance of body temperature d. excretion. XDD 5 ecetos inthe skin repre the 2, method by which body temperature is maintained. b, release of chemicals from metabolism. . areas of synthesis and storage of nutrients ink between the integument and the nervous system. Describe the main structural features ofthe epidermis, and explain their fanctional significance, YD. i thetoyer ofthe epidermis beginning withthe deepest yer and proeding oud ee a. comeum, granulosum, spinosum, germinativum, \, gfanulosum, spinosum, germinativum, corneum. . spinosum, germinativum, corneum, granulosum. @ germinativum, spinosum, granulosum, corneum, @ new cells are generated and skin colors are synthesized. the protein keratin produces cornified cells. c. dead epithelial cells accumulate in large amounts 4, the cells are flattened, densely packed, and filled with keratin, 74 Chapter 5 The integumentary System A 3. Epidermal cells in the stratum spinosum and stratum germinativum function as chemical factories in that they can convert @ steroid precursors to vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, b. eleidin to keratin. c. keratohyalin to eleidin. d. aandconly » 4, The two pigments contained in the epidermis in variable amounts are a. melanin and keratin. b, carotene and keratin, . vitamin D and melanin, @ carotene and melanin, 5. Keratin, a fibrous protein, would be found primarily in the S|. COMmeowy 6. The layer where the skin is thick, such as the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet, is called the S._ \ueduwy, Labeling Exercise Identify the various components of the integumentary system in Figure 5-1. Place your answers in the spaces provided on the following page. FIGURE 5-1 Components of the Integumentary System Objective-Based Questions 75 AQidewwir 7. Mg (elvis Penis, 8, Koueky puesgove. (ecug\hy- ws s 9. Wowee Qlaow SsGh 10. Suse phon aeloecees Shon } 11, Doo vend Qagvectwr Dy wusde 12, ak CENESIGEM) Explain what accounts for individual differences in skin, such as skin color. C1. Differences in skin color among individuals reflect a. numbers of melanocytes, 'b, melanocyte distribution patterns. evels of melanin synthesis. UV responses and nuclear activity. Dermal blood supply and epidermal pigmentation are the two basic factors interacting to a. produce melanocytes and provide skin coloration. b. provide oxygen and carbon dioxide for skin respiration. ¢. produce skin pigments and avoid albinism. produce skin color. ven though melanocytes are of normal abundance and distribution, in the inherited condition of albinism melanin is not produced by the melanocytes. b. sunlight inhibits production of melanin. ‘c, there is a decrease in blood supply to the skin, . melanocytes are destroyed before they mature. 1. Some people only “burn” when exposed to the sun. The reason they don’t tan is that a. they do not have a gene for tanning. ) their melanocytes are inactive. they don’t have a suficient number of melanocytes. 4, all of the above are true, Albinos have acno melanocytes. 7 b, fewer melanocytes than non-albinos 9 the same number of melanocytes as non-albinos.. © overactive melanocytes. Small amounts of ultraviolet (UV) radiation are beneficial because it stimulates the synthesis of V. Da ‘The pigment that absorbs ultraviolet radiation before it can damage mitochondrial DNA is Waekwarr 76 Chapter 5 The Integumentary System EASIER Describe how the integumentary system helps to regulate body temperature, b 1. Cooling the surface of the skin and producing perspiration is the primary function of 4. ceruminows lan activ b. sebaceous gland activity. 6, apocrine land activity (@) merorine gland activity. e 2. Ifbody temperature drops below normal, heat is conserved by diameter of dermal blood vessels the oo on of he above ate cot A. when dy cmpete eames normally high hmoreplryHomeose malanel @ anincrease in sweat gland activity and blood flow to the skin. ’. a decrease in blood flow to the skin and sweat gland activity an increase in blood flow to the skin and a decrease in sweat gland activity 4. an increase in sweat gland activity and a decrease in blood flow to the skin, 4, Excessive perspiration to maintain normal body temperature may cause 2. excessive secretion of sebum by sebaceous glands ® dangerous fluid and electrolyte losses. & the apocrine glands to discharge a sticky, cloudy, odorous secretion. 4. All ofthe above are correct. XQ__ 5. Perspiration (or sweat) produced by eccrine sweat glands consists of a. 50 percent water, I percent sebum, 40 percent wastes, and 9 percent , So percent water, perent etl ands percent wastes and 1 peren sebum, 9 percent wastes and nates, and 90 percent water (@e percent ater ana! percent clei eps netdens oad ete CUEESMTEER Discuss the effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin and the role played by melanocytes YD. sann preven hn dane deo it by a. covering and protecting the epidermal yer >: airbag UV Ugh protecting the nuclei of epidermal cells. Objective-Based Questions 7 Da excesive exposure o UY ght may damage 4. cellular DNA, resulting in mutations. ». connective tissue and cause wrinkling. ¢. chromosomes and cause cancer. @allof the above. TD) 5. Bcessive exposure to UV light may cause a. a decrease in the number of melanocytes. , an increase in the number of melanocytes. ¢. a decrease in vitamin D production. @ damage to the DNA in cells in the stratum germinativum. 4, Melanocytes prevent skin damage due to UV light by protecting the T\\IN. within the nuclei of epidermal cells. 5. Melanocytes begin producing melanin when they are exposed to OY ye — ~~~ ESET piscuss the functions of the skin’s accessory structures: 1, Accessory structures of the ski a. the detmis, epidermis, hypodermis, subcutaneous layer, and hair follicles. b. a cutaneous and subcutaneous layer, dermis, epidermis, and hair. hair, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and nails. blood vessels, macrophages, neurons, hair papillae and the cuticle. VD. 2 tars are best described as a. living structures that ate produced in the dermis and exten epidermis b. nonliving epithelial cells that undergo Keratinization and die. living structures containing a cortex and medulla. @ nonliving structures produced in organs called hair follicles. clude jc 3. The sensitivity mechanism in hair follicles that provides an early warning system that may help prevent injury isthe presence of a a. cortex and medulla making up the core of the hair. b. cuticular surface layer of cells. © sensory nerve fiber associated with the base of each hair follicle. @. Hairs are nonliving; there is no sensitivity mechanism. | BP 4. Natural body odor is produced by the lands, apocrine eccrine , sebaceous d. sweat Bb 5. During adolescence, the sebaceous glands are especially prone to a. producing excessive perspiration while swe: developing acne. ©. causing redness of the skin due to blood vessel dilation, , all the above are correct. Be 78 _ Chapter 5 The Integumentary System TD «6 othertypesof modified sweat lands with specialized secretions are 4. holocrine glands and sudoriferous glands. (@)mammary glands and ceruminous glands. ‘© merocrine glands and eccrine glands. 4. endocrine and exocrine glands. 7. Protection for the tips of the fingers and toes is provided by the WNOWNS 8, Hair develops from a group of epidermal cells atthe base of a tube-like depression called a(n) 9. The accessory structures that prevent the entry of foreign particles into the eye are the es 10, The arrector pili are muscles of the integument involved in creating Sess huwe 3s Labeling Exercise Identify the structures in Figure 5-2 (a) and (b). Place your answers in the spaces provided below the drawings. FIGURE 5-2 Nail Structure: (a) Nail Surface (b) Sectional View 1 on os | | . . haa 3. nad bed 9. Lone a alead need qr0v@ 10. nul body 5. tule bspprnyelcen __ 6 Spomychin a plualanx (bone) — Objective-Based Questions 79 EYSESIERE Explain the mechanisms that produce hair and determine hair texture and color. D 1. tar production begins a the a. reticular layer of the dermis b. papillary layer of the dermis. «. hypodermis. /@pase of a hair follicle. 2. Except for red hair, the natural factor responsible for various shades of hair color is a. the number of melanocytes. the amount of carotene production. ¢ type of pigment present. a allof the above, Date development of gray hair is due to the a. death of hair follicles. ’. production of air bubbles in the hai. ¢. production of gray pigments. eduction of melanocyte activity. 4. The various types of hair are due to the a. arrector pili follicles. . hair papilla d. melanocytes. 5. The shaft of the hair is stiff due to the presence of a protein substance called a. elastin, b, collagen, © keratin. d. vellus WA. «The fine ‘peach fuze” hairs formed over much ofthe body surface are called vellus. py lunula, «. arrector pil d. eccrines. Paes [eo 1. the immediate response by the skin to an injury is that bleeding occurs, and mast cells trigger an inflammation response. the epidermal cells are immediately replaced. fibroblasts in the dermis create scar tissue. a seas formed sxplain how the skin responds to injury aiid repairs itself, 80 Chapter 5 The integumentary System )_ 2. The practical limit to the healing proces in the skin is the formation of inflexible, fibrous, noncellular a. scabs. b. skin grafts ¢. ground substance. (Gpeae tissue Ba. meappeaanc of blisters and very pif sensations indicative of a. first-degree burn. (®a second-degree burn. ©. a third-degree burn. 4. none of the above. Ca the gration ue hat appears during the healing process isa combination of 4. a scab, fibrin, and macrophages. », a keloid a blood clot, and newly arriving phagocytes, GQ 2 loo ct fbrobass, and an extensive capillary network ‘macrophages, fibroblasts, pathogens, and phagocytes. WD 5. An essential part of the healing process during which the edges of a wound are pulled clos- er together is called 2 cyanosing. b. regressing. ¢. regeneration, (B entraction. EESTEEM Summarize the effects of the aging process on the skin. D1, Dangerously high body temperatures occur sometimes in the elderly due to 4. reduction in the number of Langerhans cells. . decreased blood supply to the dermis, decreased sweat gland activity, @band coniy 2. A factor that causes increased skin damage and infection in the elderly is decreased sensitivity of the immune system. - decreased vitamin D production, . adecline in melanocyte activity. d. a decline in glandular activity. 3. Hair turns gray or white due to a adectine in glandular activity b, a decrease in the number of Langerhans cell. (Decreased melanocyte activity 4. decreased blood supply to the dermis. Chapter Comprehensive Exercises 81 (D4, segging and wrinkling ofthe integument results om a. a decline of germinativam cell activity in the epidermis, eb a decrease in the elastic fiber network of the dermis . a decrease in vitamin D production. 4. deactivation of sweat glands. 5. In older Caucasians, the skin becomes very pale because of a decline in abo ye activity 6. In older adults, dry and scaly skin is usually a result of a decrease in oN ceudu\cy activity Part II: Chapter Comprehensive Exercises A. Word Elimination Gircle the term that does not belong in each of the following groupings: 1, protection fat storage excretion secretion anes 2¢GemMITD germinativum spinosum granulosum Tucidam = Grad, pressure temperature |. hair follicles nocytel sebaceous glands sweat glands nails . protect 2. insulate guard sebaceous holocrine acne sebum _pocrin’) apocrine merocrine @haceoui eccrine sweat cuticle @rT@etor pti, Iunula nail root eponychium a dry skin grayhair wrinkling weak muscles 10. papillary reticular collagen dermis _¢fiderm) B. Matching ‘Match the terms in Column “B” with the terms in Column “A.” Write letters for answers in the spaces provided. COLUMN A COLUMN B £1. subcutaneous layer a. decreased oxygen to skin A 2 epidermis b, life-threatening skin cancer . stratum granulosum . contains desmosomes stratum corneum 4. thickened area of scar tissue cyanosis e. hypodermis melanoma £ activated arrector pili ematim ier” | | atiente Types Const of | | Capiaios Secsnants and nerves Dense, irogular connective ussue Sh | S22 | Compaen of Confins Subeutaneous fOersric] ‘ayer (tpt) Berar Meas) Chapter Comprehensive Exercises 83 D. Crossword Puzzle ‘This crossword puzzle reviews the material in Chapter 5. To complete the puzzle, you must know the answers to the clues given, and you must be able to spell the terms correctly. ‘oly in [2 [olin] I” is ic (Gla ef fae lel fl T ay fe ie PoINIA Ae A WN] le |x Towle Bicl eC] 4 Is cy ie lu e ic] WN) feltalee ec] oie | Ok He} fs fe| fs | ix] [sl [& le} eh fe s Is (Ql v/ mils] q Ic Ne x fay To!s|8[s| iz ACROSS 1. The stratum, is the outermost layer of the epidermis. 4, The stratum is the layer of epidermis where the cells are actively growing. 7. Melanin protects a cell's nuclear __. 8. This layer of skin contains most of the accessory structures. 9. The pili muscles are responsible for goose bumps. 11, Freckles are spot concentrations of __. 13, The stratum corneum layer isa part of this layer of skin, 14. A blocked sebaceous gland can result in this skin condition, 15. The integumentary system includes the skin, hait, nails, and _. DOWN ‘2, Skin is the largest of the body. 3. Albinos have the same number of ___as non-albinos. 5. A term that refers to skin and its accessory structures, 6. The skin becomes pale if ___ is(are) underactive. 10. This gland helps maintain proper body temperature. 12. This gland produces “natural body odor.” 84 Chapter 5 The Integumentary System E. Short-Answer Questions Briefly answer the following questions in the spaces provided. 1, A friend says to you, “Don't worry about what you say to her; she is thick skinned” Anatomically speaking, what areas of the body would your friend be referring to? Why are these areas thicker? 2. Two women are discussing their dates. One of them says, “I liked everything about him except he had body odor.” What is the cause of body odor? 3. A hypodermic needle is used to introduce drugs into the loose connective tissue of the hypodermis. Beginning on the surface of the skin in the region of the thigh, lis, in order, the layers of tissue the needle would penetrate to reach the hypodermis 4. The general public associates a tan with good health. What is wrong with this assessment? 5. Many shampoo advertisements suggest that some ingredients, such as honey, kelp extracts, beer, vita- ‘mins, and other nutrients, are beneficial to the hair. Why could this be considered false advertising? wo teenagers are discussing their problems with acne. One says to the other, “Sure wish I could get rid of these whiteheads” The other replies, “At least you don't have blackheads like I do.” What is the difference between a “whitehead” and a“blackhead”?

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