Integumentary Worksheet

two

How many distinct layers does skin have

Squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma

List three frequently encountered types of skin cancers

two layers (epithelium and connective tissue)

Skin is regarded as a membrane as well as an organ because it is made up of what

integumentary

Skin is the primary organ of which system

Epithelial tissue

The epidermis is composed primarily of what kind of tissue

Epithelial (epidermis), connective (dermis), muscular, nerve, liquid

What are the 5 types of tissue

protect, regulate body temperature, communication, excretion of wastes, Vitamin D production

What are the five functions of the Integumentary system

epidermis and dermis

What are the two layers of skin

cutaneous membrane

What is another term for skin

epidermis

What word literally means "upon skin"

Protection, absorption, secretion, excretion, regulation, sensation

list the six functions of the skin