How does tissue repair itself and what type of conditions will affect it during the repair process?
• Describe the steps in the process of tissue repair and the conditions which affect repair. • What are the components of the integumentary system as well as their functions? • List the general functions of the skin. • Name the two (2) main layers of the skin. • Be able to discuss each of the five (5) layers of the epidermis and the processes of cornification and pigmentation. • Name the two (2) layers of the dermis of the skin and describe the location, components and functions of the structures within them. These should include appendages of the skin such as: • Sebaceous glands • Sudoriferous glands • Hair follicles and components • Sensory nerve endings • Ceruminous glands • Blood vessels • What makes up the subcutaneous region of the skin? • Discuss the components of subcutaneous tissue, their location and function. • What are the main types of skin cancers and how can we attempt to detect and prevent them in ourselves? • Discuss the various types of skin cancers, including basal c
