Chapter 24 - The integumentary system. After completing chapter 24, you will be able to: List the functions of skin, explain the role of skin in regulating body temperature, describe the layers of skin and the characteristics of each layer, explain the factors that affect skin color, list the accessory organs of skin and describe their structures and functions,. | Chapter 24 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 24 Objectives 24-1 Spell, define, and correctly use the Key Terms in this chapter. 24-2 List the functions of skin. 24-3 Explain the role of skin in regulating body temperature. 24-4 Describe the layers of skin and the characteristics of each layer. 24-5 Explain the factors that affect skin color. The Integumentary System Objectives (cont.) 24-6 List the accessory organs of the skin and describe their structures and functions. 24-7 Describe the appearance, causes, and treatments of various types of skin cancer. 24-8 Describe the appearance, causes, and treatments of common skin disorders. 24-9 Explain the ABCD rule and its use in evaluating melanoma. The Integumentary System 24-10 List the different types of burns and describe their appearance and treatments. | Chapter 24 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 24 Objectives 24-1 Spell, define, and correctly use the Key Terms in this chapter. 24-2 List the functions of skin. 24-3 Explain the role of skin in regulating body temperature. 24-4 Describe the layers of skin and the characteristics of each layer. 24-5 Explain the factors that affect skin color. The Integumentary System Objectives (cont.) 24-6 List the accessory organs of the skin and describe their structures and functions. 24-7 Describe the appearance, causes, and treatments of various types of skin cancer. 24-8 Describe the appearance, causes, and treatments of common skin disorders. 24-9 Explain the ABCD rule and its use in evaluating melanoma. The Integumentary System 24-10 List the different types of burns and describe their appearance and treatments. 24-11 Describe the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatments of other skin disorders and diseases. 23-15 Describe the different patterns of inheritance. 23-16 Describe the signs and symptoms of various genetic conditions. 23-17 Describe the locations and characteristics of the four main tissue types. The Integumentary System Objectives (cont.) Introduction Integumentary system consists of skin and its accessory organs. Accessory organs: Hair follicles Nails Skin glands Skin is the body’s outer covering and its largest organ. Functions of Integumentary System Protection Body temperature regulation Vitamin D production Sensation Excretion Structure of Skin Epidermis Stratum corneum Stratum basale Dermis Hypodermis (subcutaneous) Skin Color Determined by amount of melanin in the epidermis of skin Range from yellowish to brownish The more melanin the darker the skin color Common Skin Disorders Alopecia – results in hair loss Cellulitis – inflammation of connective .
