Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

5. Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System

Anatomy & Physiology

5. Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following lists correctly identifies the five sensations that can be detected by the integumentary system during a procedure?

Taste, smell, sight, hearing, touch

Light, sound, heat, cold, taste

Heat, cold, pain, pressure, touch

Vibration, balance, taste, pain, pressure

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Step 1: Begin by understanding the role of the integumentary system. The integumentary system includes the skin, hair, nails, and associated glands. Its primary function is protection, but it also plays a role in sensation by detecting stimuli from the environment.

Step 2: Recognize that the integumentary system is equipped with specialized sensory receptors. These receptors are responsible for detecting specific types of stimuli, such as temperature, pressure, pain, and touch.

Step 3: Clarify the types of sensations detected by the integumentary system. The correct sensations include heat (via thermoreceptors), cold (via thermoreceptors), pain (via nociceptors), pressure (via mechanoreceptors), and touch (via mechanoreceptors). These are distinct from sensations like taste, smell, sight, and hearing, which are detected by other sensory systems.

Step 4: Eliminate incorrect options by matching the sensations listed in the problem to the sensory functions of the integumentary system. For example, taste, smell, sight, and hearing are not functions of the integumentary system; they are associated with other systems like the gustatory, olfactory, visual, and auditory systems.

Step 5: Confirm that the correct answer is 'Heat, cold, pain, pressure, touch,' as these are the five sensations detected by the integumentary system during a procedure. This aligns with the sensory receptors present in the skin.