The Integumentary System
Powerpoint Lecture
This Powerpoint lecture begins by going through each of the layers of human skin, beginning with the epidermis, then the dermis, and finally the subcutaneous layer. The structure and function of each layer is given, along with any accessory structures present like hair and glands. Finally, the lecture ends with a section on some of the pathologies of the integumentary system -- human skin disorders and what causes them.
Essential concepts: Skin, integumentary system, epidermis, stratum, dermis, hypodermis, subcutaneous, hair, arrector pili, apocrine glands, eccrine glands, skin cancer, skin burns.
Instructor Resources: A complete test bank, answer keys, and lab guides are available at the subscription page.