Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 10th Edition (Shier)

Chapter 6: Integumentary System

Learning Outcomes

After studying this chapter, you should be able to do the following:

6.1
Introduction
1.
Define organ, and name the large organ of the integumentary system. (p. 117)
 
6.2
Skin and Its Tissues
2.
List the general functions of the skin. (p. 117)
3.
Describe the structure of the layers of the skin. (p. 117)
4.
Summarize the factors that determine skin color. (p. 119)
6.3Accessory Structures of the Skin
5.
Describe the anatomy and physiology of each accessory structure of the skin. (p. 122)
  
6.4
Regulation of Body Temperature
6.
Explain how the skin helps regulate body temperature. (p. 124)
  
6.5
Healing of Wounds
7.
Describe the events that are part of wound healing. (p. 125)
 
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