Integumentary system by

what is the purpose of the Integumentary system?

asia11_ — 2023-12-03 15:27:43 UTC

The purpose of the Integumentary system is to protect your body from infection and bacteria. The integumentary system also helps your immune system by storing water, glucose, fat, and more.

Diseases/Disorders

asia11_ — 2023-12-03 15:31:18 UTC

Alopecia

Alopecia is a disease that damages hair follicles in your body, leaving you with uneven hair loss.

what are the components of the Integumentary system

asia11_ — 2023-12-03 15:31:58 UTC

Epidermis

Dermis

Subcutaneous fat layer

Quiz

asia11_ — 2023-12-03 15:42:31 UTC

A _______ is done to determine the causes of an allergic reaction to the skin. The skin patch test will identify allergens like pollen, mold, peanuts, latex, and more.
What procedure is done when a sample of skin is removed from your body?
Which diseases/disorders damage hair follicles?

Diseases/Disorders

asia11_ — 2023-12-03 15:57:08 UTC

Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is when your body excessively sweats. It causes your body to sweat randomly at times when you least it expected to.

Diseases/Disorders

asia11_ — 2023-12-03 16:12:17 UTC

Eczema

Eczema is a disorder that causes you to have dry, itchy, bumpy patches on your skin.

Diagnostic Test

asia11_ — 2023-12-03 16:48:57 UTC

Skin patch test

A patch test is done to determine the causes of an allergic reaction to the skin. The skin patch test will identify allergens like pollen, mold, peanuts, latex, and more.

surgical

asia11_ — 2023-12-03 18:01:39 UTC

Skin biopsy

A skin biopsy is when a sample of skin is removed from your body. This procedure is done to help diagnose areas of the skin that may be abnormal.