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Unit 4 Lecture Study Guide

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What is the integumentary system and its primary characteristics?

Describe and give at least one example of each of the functions of the integumentary system.

Differentiate between chemical, physical/mechanical and biological barriers provided by the integumentary system. Be sure to provide a minimum of one example for each.

Create a chart that helps you differentiate the epidermis and dermis. Be sure to include things such as cell composition, cell populations and layers.

Order the layers of the epidermis from outermost to deepest.

What contributes to skin color?

List the appendages of the skin and what purpose they serve.

Differentiate between first, second and third degree burns.

Describe the main types of skin cancer.

What is the ABCDE rule and what does it help to detect?

List the functions of the skeletal system.

What are the 3 types of cartilage and where would you find each type?

List the main classifications for bones. Give an example for each classification.

Describe the structure of a long bone.

Differentiate between osteocytes, osteoclasts and osteoblasts.

Describe osseous tissue. Be sure to differentiate between compact and spongy bone in your description.

Give 3 examples of each of the following bone markings: sites of attachment, projections, and depression/openings.

Explain the hormonal control of bone remodeling.

What are the basics of fractures and how they heal?

What are the 2 main processes of bone development?