Health Science

M EDICAL A SSISTANT

Standard 1 Identify the layers of the skin.

Epidermis Dermis Subcutaneous

x x x

Standard 2 Identify the appendages. Nails

x x x x

Sweat (sudoriferous) glands Oil (sebaceous) glands Hair

Standard 3 Describe the functions of the integumentary system.

Protection against water loss Protection against infection Vitamin D production Sensory organ Absorption of medications Excretion of water, salts, and waste Temperature regulation

x x x x x x x

x Protection against UV light

Standard 4 Identify the signs and symptoms of disorders of the integumentary system.

Athlete’s foot Hives Herpes Melanoma Decubitus ulcers Warts Pediculosis Rash Ringworm Lesion

x x x x x x x x x x

x x x Recognize redness, swelling, heat, and pain. Identify how the inflammation process is initiated. Describe the effects of histamine in inflammation. Standard 5 Describe the signs and symptoms of infection and inflammation.

12 | P a g e

R e v i s e d : A p r i l 2 0 2 0