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CN 111n/L – Anatomy and Physiology

HUMAN ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY

LABORATORY
MANUAL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Name of Student: Code:

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3rd Floor, DPT Building
Matina Campus, Davao City
Telefax: (082)
Phone No.: (082)300-5456/300-0647 Local 117
Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CN 111n/L – Anatomy and Physiology

Laboratory Exercises No. 12

The Integumentary System
Name:____________________________________ Code No.: ____________ Score: _________
Teacher’s Name:____________________________ Date of Activity:__________________________

Description: The skin is considered as the largest organ of the body. It is divided into two major
divisions: the superficial epidermis and the deep dermis and the underlying accessory structures. This
activity describes the structures and its physiologic functions.

Instruction: The students are required to answer the following exercises.

I. Objectives: At the end of the activity, the students are able to:
1. Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system.
2. Identify the layers of the epidermis and dermis, locate the hypodermis on models or
microscope slides.
3. Identify the accessory structures of the skin on models or microscope slides.
4. Describe the function of the epidermal accessory structures.
5. Compare eccrine seat gland density on the forehead, forearm, palm, and anterior leg.
II. Materials:
1. Compound Microscope (2-3 per group)
2. Prepared slides of:
- thick skin, thin skin with hair
- accessory structure of the skin
3. ink pad for fingerprinting or demonstrating of fingerprints
4. Immersion Oil
5. Applicator Stick
6. Pencil
7. Colored Pencils
8. Reference books

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Phone No.: (082)300-5456/300-0647 Local 117
Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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1. Label the diagram of the skin and accessory structures. Write your answer on the space provided
corresponding to its number.

1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5.

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2. Identify the nail structures on the diagram

Skin Layers and Structures

1. Write the name of the skin layer or structure that fits the description.

1. Layer of epidermis where there is the most rapid cell division.

2. Tough, water-repellent epidermal layer; contains dead squamous-
shaped cells.
3. Areolar connective tissue layer beneath basement membrane.

4. Projections of dermis that cause epidermal ridges.

5. Translucent layer found in thick skin, absent in thin skin.
6. Appears to have thorn-like projections in prepared slides.
7. Thick dermal layer containing dense, irregular connective tissue.
8. Epidermal layer containing visible granules.

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Accessory Structures of the Skin

2. Write the name of the accessory structure that best fits the description.
1. Sudoriferous glands located in axillary and genital areas; become active
after puberty.
2. Connective tissue projection; provides blood supply for hair matrix.
3. Secures nail to digit.
4. Epithelial layer that surrounds hair root.
5. Secretes sebum onto hair and skin.
6. Part of nail that is visible.
7. Part of nail that extends beyond digit.
8. Part of hair that contains the matrix.
9. Sudoriferous glands that deposit sweat onto epidermal ridges causing
fingerprints.
10. Part of hair in epidermis and extending beyond skin surface.
11. Moves hair shaft perpendicular to skin; causes goose bumps.
12. Thickened epithelial tissue at proximal end of nail body.
13. Crescent-shaped area of nail body near cuticle.
14. Part of hair within dermis.
15. Part of nail within skin.
16. Part of nail deep to nail root that produces new cells, causing the nail to
grow.

Answer the following questions in the space provided.

1. Cortisone is a steroid that is applied to the skin to reduce inflammation. Cortisone acts on cells within the
dermis and can travel through unbroken epidermis to reach cells in the dermis. If the epidermis is such a
good barrier, how can cortisone easily travel through it?

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2. Explain how dandruff is formed.

3. As we age, our skin wrinkles due to changes in collagen and elastic fibers in the dermis and a decrease in
their production. Explain why topical application of collagen and elastic fibers would not eliminate
wrinkles.

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