AP-Integumentary System

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What are nails mostly made up of?

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Hard keratin

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How many layers does the epidermis have?

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5

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What do pacinian corpuscles respond to?

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Pressure

Front

In the acronym ABCDE for skin cancer detection, what does the letter C represent?

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Color differences in an area of skin

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What type of glands are eccrine glands?

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Sweat glands found in kids that help with sweating at the palms/soles of the feet and on the forehead.

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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

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To protect the body from external damage, regulate temperature, and provide sensory information.

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What type of cells make up the outermost layer of the skin?

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Keratinocytes.

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What is the role of sebaceous glands in the skin?

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To produce sebum, which lubricates and waterproofs the skin.

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What is the difference between eccrine and apocrine sweat glands?

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Eccrine glands are found all over the body and help regulate temperature, while apocrine glands are located in specific areas and are associated with scent.

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What is the significance of the dermis layer in the skin?

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It contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, providing strength and elasticity.