Integument

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1. functions of integument 1. Vitamin D

2. Protection
3. Temperature Regulation
4. Sensory detection
5. Excretion
2. Vitamin D function Healthy bones and teeth
3. protection against dehydration, bacterial invasion, mechanical injury
4. temperature regulation Opening and closing of blood vessels (aka negative feedback)
5. sensory detection receptors for crude and light touch, pain and temperature
6. Excretion the process by which wastes are removed from the body
7. sensible perspiration water excreted by sweat glands
8. Langerhans cells protect against microorganisms and superficial skin cancers within stratum spinosum
9. damaged DNA and causes Too much UV radiation causes...
cancer
10. first degree burn Superficial burns through only the epidermis.
11. second degree burn epidermis and dermis are burned; treat with cool water, dressings, and pain medication
12. third degree burn all layers of skin and underlying tissue are damaged; wound care, antibiotics, dressings, may need
synthetic skin