Chapter 6 Objectives -- Skin and the Integumentary System

        When you can answer these objectives without looking them up in the notes or text book, you are probably ready to take the test on this chapter.

1. Describe the 4 major types of membranes and explain how they differ. Give examples of the locations of each membrane.

2. Describe the functions of skin.

3. Describe the layers of skin. List the tissue types found in each layer.

4. Describe the layers of the epidermis and tell how they differ.

5. Describe the function of the epidermis.

6. Describe the locations and functions of melanocytes and keratinocytes.

7. Explain the factors that determine skin color.

8. Describe the structure and function of the dermis.

9. Describe the structure and function of the subcutaneous layer.

10. Explain the structure and function of a hair follicle.

11. Describe the location and function of arrector pili muscles.

12. Describe the structure and function of the nail.

13. Distinguish between the apocrine and eccrine sweat glands. Tell how each is activated and describe their distribution over the body.

14. Describe the role of skin in regulating body temperature.