Integumentary

System
M E DL MA L E WA R D
S E PTEMBER 2 7 T H
, 2018
What is the skin
The INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM includes all the structures and
tissues related to the skin.
This includes:
1. skin
a. Epidermis
b. Dermis
2. accessory organs
a. Hair
b. Nails
c. Glands
Functions of the skins
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Anatomy of the Skin
Upper layer of skin is called EPIDERMIS
EPI- means on top of
DERMIS means skin

The lower layer of skin is called the DERMIS.

 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 Disruption of the skin integrity can lead to
increased fluid loss,
 loss of protective barrier against the
infections, hypothermia (lack of temperature
control),
 immunity compromise and changes in
function (destruction of sweat and
sebaceous glands, diminished sensory
receptors etc.),
 appearance and body image due to scarring.
Burns diminish the normal skin functioning
resulting in several physiological alterations