The integumentary system consists of the largest organ in the body, the skin. This organ system protects the internal structures of the body from damage, prevents dehydration , stores fat, & produces vitamins & hormones. It also helps mantain homeostasis within the body by assisting in the regulation of body tempature & water balance.
Disorders
Skin Cancer- Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Although chemicals & x-rays are known to induce cancer, the development of skin cancer is usually associated with exposure to violent radiation to the sun.
Eczema- Eczema is the inflammatory conditions of the skin. The cause of inflammation can be allergy, infection, poor circulation, or exposure to physical factors such as chemicals, heat/cold, or sunlight.
Ringworm- Ringworm is a fungal infection that affects portions of the skin, hair, & nails and produces a patchy scaling and a inflammatory response
Eczema- Eczema is the inflammatory conditions of the skin. The cause of inflammation can be allergy, infection, poor circulation, or exposure to physical factors such as chemicals, heat/cold, or sunlight.
Ringworm- Ringworm is a fungal infection that affects portions of the skin, hair, & nails and produces a patchy scaling and a inflammatory response
3 interesting facts
1) Each month you have a whole new layer of skin
2) An average adult has about 25 sq. ft. of skin
3) You'll shed 40 pounds of skin in your lifetime
1) Each month you have a whole new layer of skin
2) An average adult has about 25 sq. ft. of skin
3) You'll shed 40 pounds of skin in your lifetime