Introduction
The integumentary system is one of the largest and most integral organs in the human body, encompassing many structures and playing key roles in the protection and general function of the body (Zimmermann, 2014). As with everything however; things can go wrong, failures can occur causing the system to function at a level below what is required of it. It is at this point where we must be active in our response to these faults and subsequently utilise knowledge and techniques in order to contain these failures and sustain human life.
Structure
Encompassing structures like; hair, nails, nerves and glands, the integumentary system is evidently a hugely important and crucial organ within the human body (Science Net Links, 2015). Despite containing all of these structures however, the main component of the integumentary system is the skin. Consisting of three layers; epidermis, dermis and hypodermis, the skin plays key functional roles in the control of temperature within the body, production of essential vitamins, housing of sensory receptors, secretion of waste products and protection of the body (Kerr, 2010).
The epidermis is the most superficial layer of the skin, composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, providing a waterproofed protective layer over the epidermis (Moore, Dalley, Agur 2010). The epidermis itself separates into several layers (Figure 1) at thicker areas of skin, for example palms of hands (Carola, Harley, Noback, 1992).
The three layers that make up healthy skin: Epidermis, Dermis and Hypodermis. Epidermis is composed of keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium. This layer provides a thick, water proof protective covering over the underlying skins. The dermis layer is composed of primarily of dense, irregular, fibrous connective tissue that is rich in collagen and elastin. The dermis contains blood vessels, nerve ending, and epidermally derived cutaneous oranges such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands and hair follicles. The last layer is Hypodermis this layer is composed primarily of loose dead skin. The fat layer provides cushioning and insulation for
There are three primary layers of the skin: the outer layer, the epidermis and the layer beneath, the dermis and the hypodermis. The epidermis is thin, tough and waterproof while protecting the body from outside bacteria invading the body. It also contains keratinocytes which are from the basal layer which is the deepest layer of the skin. The keratinocytes reach up to the epidermis, shed and new ones form again. The dermis is the second layer of the skin and is the thickest. It is made from fibrous and elastic tissues which are made from fibrillin, elastin and collagen to create the strength and flexibility. It also contains sweat and oil glands, nerve endings, blood vessels and hair follicles. Sweat glands help the body cool off during heat
The skin is one of the principal barrier instruments in your insusceptible framework. Little organs in the skin discharge oils that upgrade the hindrance capacity of the skin. Safe cells live in the skin and give the primary line of protection against diseases.
The skin is cleverly designed to perform in helping the skin acting as a physical, chemical and physical barrier for the body.
The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue.
The integumentary system is the body’s “first line of defence” against harmful pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. Although the name sounds very complicated, the integumentary system actually one’s skin. Technically, the skin has two major functions: protection, and absorbing useful nutrients. However, theoretically, the category of protection can be split into many other categories. The “protection” can be split into protecting the body from pathogens, protecting body from dehydration, and protecting body from rapid temperature change. An integumentary has many capillaries below the surface, which can help absorb
Acting as the body’s protective barrier, the integumentary system is made up of the skin and its derivatives, including hair, nails, and cutaneous glands. The skin consists of two layers: the lower dermis, composed of fibrous dense connective tissue, and the upper epidermis, made of stratified squamous epithelium. While it performs many important jobs such as protecting deeper tissue layers from damage, synthesizing Vitamin D, and excreting waste through perspiration, one of the skin’s most vital functions is maintaining homeostasis. In addition to regulating body temperature by controlling sweat glands and blood flow, the skin prevents homeostatic imbalances using the cornified cell envelope (CCE), a highly insoluble matrix of the stratum corneum that protects the body from water loss and damage. A protein formed in the stratum granulosum is the key to the formation of this waterproofed barrier: filaggrin (filament-aggregating protein) binds to keratin to build a “protein scaffold for…cornified-envelope proteins and lipids [to attach to to] form the stratum corneum” (Sandilands, et al.).
The integumentary system is composed of the skin, its major organ, and accessory organs including hair, nails, oil and sweat glands. The system serves many purposes with its most important being that it is your body’s first line of defense against pathogens. The integumentary system has other functions including the regulation of body temperature, production of Vitamin D, providing a natural sunscreen, storing fatty tissue for energy and providing sensory input (In-class discussion). There are many pathologies that can affect the integumentary system, one of which, is Lyme disease.
The Integumentary system is defined as “an organ system consisting in the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands” (Integumentary System, 1999). This systems main purpose is to protect the body from the environment around it. The skin covers and protects tissues, nerves, veins, and muscles of the body. The hair and nails give extra strength in reinforcing the skin while keeping the body warm and protecting the skin from harmful UV rays. The exocrine glands of the skin include the sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands, and the ceruminous glands. Each exocrine gland has a different function as well as location in the skin. The following text will explain the effects of melanoma on the integumentary system.
The tough, relatively thin outer layer of the skin, or epidermis is made up of five layers of keratinocyte cells. This outer layer of the skin acts as the bodies first natural form of defense by preventing most bacteria, viruses and foreign objects from penetrating the body. Additionally, the epidermis layer of skin works to protect internal organs in the body against trauma. The epidermal layer of skin present on the palms of the hands and the bottom of the feet are much thicker to provide additional protection due to the stratum corneum, the outer keratin layer of the epidermis. Melanocytes can be found in the deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal layer, its primary function is to protect DNA from harmful exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight (Holder, Robinson & Laub, 2011).
Wound management is one of the cornerstones for nursing care however, effective wound care extends far beyond the application of the wound itself. Nurses may be required to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate wound care; therefore, order to fill these roles it’s critical to have an understanding of the several different areas of wound care such as, integumentary system, classification of wounds, wound procedures, and documentation. Knowledge in each of these areas will allow nurses to make well informed decisions about wound care, and as a result play an active part in wound healing.
The human body is a complex system that consists of several subsystems that all work together and help keep it functioning properly. The integumentary system is by far the largest organ of the body, and it is made up of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands. This system helps provide and structure for the body, and it is considered the body’s first line of defense against foreign and infectious organisms. Some of its other functions include helping the body maintain and regulate body temperature, sensing changes in the environment, supporting the removal of waste products, and aiding in the production of vitamin D.
Integument, network of features that forms the covering the body,including skin, hair, nails and sweat glands. It is responsible for excreting wastes and regulating temperature, and is the location of sensory receptors for pain, pressure and temperature. Integument, in biology, network of features that forms the covering of an organism. The integument delimits the body of the organism, separating it from the environmentand protecting it from foreign matter. At the same time it gives communication with the outside, enabling an organism to live in a particular environment.Dog's epidermis has a turnover rate of 20 days compared to humans which occurs approximately every 28 days. The epidermis of a dog is 3-5 cells thick however in humans it is
The human body consists of seven main systems. These systems are: the muscular system, the endocrine system, the respiratory system, the circulatory system, the digestive system, the nervous system, and the skeletal system. These systems all work together to maintain the human body healthy. Each system is consisted of different organs, each which has a different function. Without any one of these systems working properly, our bodies would not work, causing health problems or even death.
Even though the brain is the major control center if the body, its job would not be possible without the spinal cord. The spinal cord is the major organ that helps information travel between the body and the brain. Nerves branch in the peripheral system from, either the brain stem or spinal cord, each nerve attaches to a specific area of the torso and limbs it 's responsible for communication to and from those regions. There are three very important