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Integumentary System (skin)
The Integumentary System includes the skin, hair and nails and is the human body's largest organ system.
2,086 Questions
What is the type of skin dinosaurs have?
Some had scales, but more and more dinosaur fossils are being found with feathers.
What layer of skin reduces heat loss?
the subcutaneous layer..or the fatty tissue layer underneath the dermis
Is it bad to write on your skin?
Yes.
Some people say it will eventually cause cancer because of what the toxic chemicals in it do to your skin.
But the one reason that makes most sense is that it's not good for your skin, and something *WILL* happen to it eventually.
Try to see if it tells you what chemicals are contained in it... Might not be very comforting.
If you enjoy writing or drawing on your skin you might want to think about special markers that are safe for applying on skin.
ANSWER:It's tough to say. There have not been many studies on long term exposure to pen or marker ink to prove or disprove that there may be a health issue. However keep in mind that just because there is no definitive answer, that's not to say that it's a healthy habit. Many types of pen and markers contain a solvent called xylene which increases the risk of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.You can read an article about the connection by clicking on the related link below.
Also many chemicals and heavy metals can; over exposure and time, accumulate in the body, where down the road they will begin to tax the immune system and open the door for a whole avalanche of other health issues (which of course the doctors will undoubtedly blame on something else ).
Best to play on the safe side and not do it :)
What is the process of cell regeneration within the epidermis?
The cells in skin, or epidermis, regenerate on a daily basis.
The stratum corneum is the thickest layer of the epidermis and the outermost layer of the skin. This layer contains almost entirely dead cells which are free of a nucleus and lacking most organelles. These cells are useful for protection of the deeper layers of the skin, as well as aiding water reabsorption. They are constantly being rubbed away by life and being replaced by the stratum germinativum. epidermal layer
What color does your skin turn when hemoglobin is low?
It highly depend on the circumstance. Some bacteria will destroy the hemoglobin, and thus the hemolyzed blood appears transparents, whereas other process will only destroy the hemoglobin wall and thus liberating the hemoglobin, which is then pale cherry roughly in color.
What are the dermis and the epidermis?
The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin forming a waterproof, protective wrap over the body's surface.
The dermis is the layer beneath the epidermis which is made of connective tissue that provides cushioning from stress and strain.
Why does your skin turn red when you suck it?
You are pulling blood to the surface of your skin when you suck on it, so it looks red.
Sucking on the skin creates a partial vacuum on the surface. Since the pressure inside our body is generally determined by the pressure of the air entering and leaving our lungs, reducing the pressure outside causes gas-containing liquids, including blood, to be "pulled" to that spot by the lower pressure. Imagine sucking on a piece of stretchy material, such as a piece of balloon.
Hickeys are caused when the pressure difference is great enough to rupture the tiny blood vessels in the skin (called capillaries). A hickey is really just a bruise cause by low pressure on the outside and higher pressure on the inside, instead of the other way around like with a blow to the skin.
What layer of skin contains pacinian corpuscles?
The pacinian corpuscle is present in the dermis layer of the skin. Its function is to detect deep pressure and vibration.
Yes, the epidermis itself is avascular, because the cells of the epidermis are not alive. The dermis layer of skin however, relies on blood vessels.
What are 3 different pigments in skin?
Melanin, Carotene, and hemoglobin are the three pigments that impart a wide variety of colors to skin.
The amount of melanin causes the skin's color to vary from pale yellow to reddish-brown to black.
The red color is due to hemoglobin, the oxygen carrying pigment in red blood cells.
Carotene is a yellow-orange pigment that gives egg yolk and carrots their color. this precursor of vitamin a which is used to synthesize pigments needed for vision, accumulates in the stratum corneum and fatty ares of the dermis and subcutaneous layer in response to excessive dietary intake.
What does poor skin turgor indicate?
- Decreased fluid intake
- Dehydration
- Diabetes
- Diabetes insipidus
- Diarrhea
- Ehler's-Danlos syndrome
- Extreme weight loss
- Heat stroke
- Heat stroke (excessive sweating without enough fluid intake)
- Polyuric phase of acute tubular necrosis
- Reduced fluid intake
- Scleroderma
- Severe weight loss
- Vomiting
See the link below for more information.
What is the main type of skin layer?
The epidermis (made up of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium) and the dermis (made up of areolar and dense irregular connective tissue).
The human body, apart from the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, is covered in follicles which produce hair, even minute hair grow through follicles all over our body apart from the said parts.
How does Vitiligo affect the Integumentary System?
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease and it affects our immune system. It starts producing antibodies which turn against our own body and starts destructing the melanocytes.
For more information on vitiligo visit:
http://www.vitiligoguide.com/vitiligo/
How thick is the skin on the sole of a human foot?
that is where it needs to be strongest. your feet endure extreme forces when you walk and run and jump, so your feet get worn and tough
True--- But the real reason is because it has more Keratin so that is produces more skin to be thicker...
How does the stratum corneum protect against disease?
The stratum corneum serves an important barrier function by keeping molecules from passing into and out of the skin, thus protecting the lower layers of skin. The stratum corneum (or outermost layer of skin) provides the under layers of skin with protection from things like, drying out, becoming damaged, allowing infections to penetrate, etc.
The stratum corneum is 20-30 cells layers thick and accounts for about 3/4 the thickness of the epidermis. Keratin is abundant in the stratum corneum. A new layer is formed every 25-45 days. It is an "overcoat" for the body and protects deeper cells from external damage.
What are some examples of accessory structures that are part of your skin?
The accessory structures of the skin includes Sweat Glands, Sebaceous Glands, Hair, and Nails
hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands
Dermis, epidermis, hypodermis, subcutaneous layer, and hair.
Skin color is termined by the skin called melanin.
skin: covers and protects body
glands: glands help control body temperature
hair : protects the body
The stratum lucidum is only found in the palms, fingertips, and soles.
How does scabies affect the integumentary system?
Scabies cause intense itching, rashes, and red bumps; could cause scarring of the skin from scratching. No major chronic health effects; but major irritation.
