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Integumentary System Lab Report

Crystal M. Martinez (First M. Last)
CH Yoe High School

Contents

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Figure 1

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Figure 2

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Figure 3 and 4

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Figure 5

References
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Abstract
In this section we learned to label the different parts of the skin layers which include the
epidermis, dermis, and the hypodermis. In this section we participated in labs to learn about our
individual mappings of our body. We were to correctly sketch and draw many of part of the
integumentary system with a specialization to the epidermis. The homunculus in particular
showed our sensory receptors of the many parts in proportion to the brain. The integumentary
system is composed of many different tissues and organs that help the body to maintain body
temperature, protect the inner layers of our body,

First Paragraph
In this assignment we learned about the different layers of the epidermis in a histology slide of
thicker skin and histology slide of a light micrograph of skin. The epidermis layer is made up of
stratified squamous epithelium and has no blood vessels in them (Textbook 182).
We also sketched a section of the skin and the hypodermis layer with their corresponding labels.
This sketch includes the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis (although not a part of the skin). The
dermis is made up of collagen, elastic fibers, various tissues, and blood. The hypodermis is
connected to the elastic fibers and collagens of the dermis. The bodys ability to conserve heat
and block outer heat is possible by the adipose tissue in the hypodermis. It also contains the
major blood vessels that supply the skin (Textbook 181).
Figure 1:
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Epidermis of Thick Skin Layer

Includes two distinct layer (Textbook 181)
Which are
1. Epidermis
2. Dermis
Beneath the dermis but is not included in the
skin is the hypodermis.

Zoomed in skin layer

From the deepest to the most superficial
(surface) layer-
1. Stratum Basale
2. Stratum Spinosum
3. Stratum Granulosum
4. Stratum Lucidum
5. Stratum Corneum

Second Paragraph: Eccrine Sweat Density

We performed the lab to draw our own individual sweat gland duct map. In doing so we started
the lab by making small paper slides for the map. Then we put put iodine with a cotton swab on
the palm and the forearm (or where there are no visible hairs), and over the stain we instructed to
put the small paper slides with tape. The tape prevented any air to enter the part of the skin and
to encourage the sweat glands to open up. We then took the tape and slides off and commenced
drawing our enhanced view sweat gland duct map. Through the lab we not only viewed our
unique maps but also learned where there were more sweat gland ducts, which in my case was
my palms.
Figure 2
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The two slide drawing represent my own

individual sweat gland duct. In figure 2 you
notice the vast difference between the two.

- We can conclude that there are more

sweat gland ducts in the palm than in
the forearm by the number of dots and
lines in the drawing.

Third Paragraph
The objective for this lab is to determine the density of touch receptors in many different part of
the body. Each individual receptor carries the information to the brain where it can process the
data and interpret it. In the cerebrum(which is in the brain), there is a specific amount of room
dedicated to sensing each part of the body are different. If you are more sensitive in your fingers
then there is a greater amount of space for that specific body part.
Figure 3
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Figure 3- Sensitivity Data Chart

Figure 4- My Homunculus

Using this data, we drew our own individual

homunculus. The homunculus of the body on
the brain is known as the homunculus

The second column shows the density of

touch receptors in that specific body part. The
third column shows the direct inverse value
(1/x). Using the inverse values, you could
draw the homunculus. Each inch is one tile on
the graph paper. The smaller the distance or
the greater the inverse value then the larger
that body part would be.

Figure 4

Bigger inverse value = Bigger portion in the

brain

It is evident in this figure that there are bigger

portions in the brain for the elbows, tongue,
hands, and feet.

Paragraph 4
In the case study we read over a heat stroke and the effects it had on the body. The heat stroke
was caused by a ill-prepared man who went on a trip through the desert. The car broke down and
left him stranded on the desert. With no essential supplies he went out to seek help and water.
From this, the man suffered many symptoms of heat stroke and other symptoms that could could
have lead to even greater problems. Through this case study we were able to analyze the said
conditions and correctly correspond them to the appropriate place on the infographic.
Figure 5
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Lost In the Desert Infographic

The infographic includes the symptoms and
conditions he had. He suffered from:
- 1st degree burns
- High internal temperature
- Possible malignant moles
- Loss of body water percentage
- High blood pressure
- Delirium and Confusion
- And more
This man was left in bad condition, if he were
to stay longer it could have been fatal. Not
enough blood reaching his brain can cause
him to faint and decrease brain work.
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References
Sheir, David, et al. (2013). Holes Human Anatomy & Physiology. Thirteenth Edition. Unit II,
Chapter 6, Pages 180-183. Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY. McGraw Hill.