Name: ________________________________________ Date: ______________ Score: _____

Section: __________________

EXERCISE 5
THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

A. Take a photo of the anatomical model of the skin. Print and paste the photo on the space
provided. Identify and label the parts accordingly.

B. Answer the following question.

1) How does the skin can be used in diagnostic exams/tests? Cite 3 ways.

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b. ________________________________________________________________________
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c. ________________________________________________________________________
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 2) How does the skin protect the body? Cite 3 ways.

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b. ________________________________________________________________________
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c. ________________________________________________________________________
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C. Distribution of Sweat Glands

Sketch the square cut papers and compare.

In which area are sweat glands distributed more? ____________________________________

Why is paper and iodine used to observe the distribution of sweat glands?
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What is the function of sweat glands?

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What is the significance of varying distribution of sweat glands?
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D. Distribution of Tactile Receptors

Table 4. Discriminating touch

Part of the Body Distance Distance Distance Distance
(____mm), 1st (____mm), 2nd (____mm), 3rd (____mm), 4th
Back of the neck
Back of hand
Cheeks
Fingertip
Forearm
Lips
Palm

Which part of the body is most sensitive? least sensitive? ______________________________

What is the significance of varying sensitivity in the different parts of the skin?
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