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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.
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Can sperm travel through human skin?
In a controlled environment it will be okay for 4-6 hours. In the vagina sperm can live for 5 days.
No sperm does not die immediately after touching skin.
What granules extruded from the keratinocytes prevent water loss by diffusion through the epidermis?
A type of keratinocyte, the stratum granulosum - which is comprised of one to three layers of flattened cells - produces kerato-hyalin, present as small granules.
What is the structure for deep cutaneous pressure called?
pacinian corpuscle,,,present in hypodermis or deep in the dermis
Why does the skin not fall away from the body?
Because of the connective tissue between your skin and your muscles.
What skin layers are affected when a cut on your hand bleeds?
the epidermis and dermis. the blood vessel are found in the dermis layer
What is the primary function of the ceruminous gland?
The ceruminous gland produces cerumen (earwax) that protects the skin in the ear from dust, bacteria, and very small insects.
What is the difference between sweat duct and sweat gland?
sweat glands :are small tubular structures of the skin that produce sweat.
sweat duct :a small duct that conveys sweat from a sudoriferous gland to the surface of the skin.
Sebaceous glands
How does surface film contribute to the protective function of the skin?
The surface film lubricates the skin.
Where is the palmar region in the human body?
The palmar region is the region of the palms. This is the lined part of your hand, the section that can "cup."
What are characteristics of thick skin?
It's not a literal phrase, it's more like a saying. It means that your stubborn or it's hard to change your mind. Once your set on something you do it. That's what I think I being thick skinned.
What causes raw skin between the crotch and leg?
Hi This could be thrush or a sweat rash. There are many other reasons as well: * Jock itch * Under pants being too tight on both men/women that are made out of synthetic materials (cotton should be used as it's breathable material.) * Jeans that are too tight. * Allergies to the dye in jeans. * Women that wear pantyhose. Pantyhose does not breath and this can cause rashes or friction from legs rubbing together. SOLUTION: If you think it's thrush or jock itch see your doctor. First try laying in a tepid bath tub of water (no bubble baths) and then take 2 cups of Epsom Salts Crystals (won't sting) and pour boiling water into the cup to dissolve crystals and add to bath water. Soak in the tub for 20 minutes to half an hour. Epsom Salts is good for many things: sunburns, rashes, some wounds, etc.
Why does your skin smell like sulphur when you are angry?
because you erput like a volcano (sulphur is a volcanic gas)
Is the integumentary system contagious or non-contagious?
The integumentary system is one of the body's organ system, and not a disease. It cannot be described as contagious or non-contagious.
