1.+Objectives

1. Name the tissue types composing the epidermis and dermis. List the major layers of each and describe the functions of each layer. 2. Describe the factors that normally contribute to skin color. Briefly describe how changes in skin color may be used as clinical signs of certain disease states. 3. List the parts of a hair follicle and explain the function of each part. Also describe the functional relationship of arrector pili muscles to the hair follicles. 4. Describe the structure of nails. 5. Compare the structure and locations of sweat and oil glands. Also compare the composition and functions of their secretions. 6. Compare and contrast eccrine and apocrine glands. 7. Describe how the skin accomplishes at least five different functions. 8. Summarize the characteristics of the three major types of skin cancers. 9. Explain why serious burns are life threatening. Describe how to determine the extent of a burn and differentiate first-, second-, and third-degree burns. 10. Describe and attempt to explain the causes of changes that occur in the skin from birth to old age.
 * Objectives **
 * The Skin**
 * Appendages of the Skin**
 * Functions of the Integumentary System**
 * Homeostatic Imbalances of Skin**
 * Developmental Aspects of the Integumentary System**

Recommended – Chapter 5: Marieb (2013) Human Anatomy and Physiology 9 th edn. Benjamin Cummings: New York Any of the standard physiology texts eg Martini, Saladin, Thibodeau, will have a chapter dealing with the integumentary system, readings from these will complement the material in Marieb. Copies of some of these texts are available in the library and in the lab collection.
 * Textbook Readings: **

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