https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/516/the-integumentWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/516/the-integumentThu, 02 Apr 2009 15:20:11 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:04d5906d-9a0f-486b-a162-50686bb9a37cArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/516/the-integument#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/2/2009 3:20:11 PM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>Define integument. </li> <li>List the 8 main functions of the skin. </li> <li>Name the 3 distinctive layers that comprise the skin. </li> <li>The epidermis is made of stratified squamous epithelium and consists of 4 strata (layers). Name them. </li> <li>The epidermis is avascular; what does this mean? </li> <li>What is another name for the stratum germinativum? </li> <li>What are melanocytes and where would you find them? </li> <li>Give an example of a part of the body where dermal papillae likely to be prevalent. </li> <li>What is the name of the protein which forms the principle constituent of all horny tissues? </li> <li>List 6 structures located within the dermis. </li> <li>Which part of the skin consists of loose connective tissue that is often infiltrated by fat? </li> <li>Briefly describe how hair is formed. </li> <li>What substance is secreted by the sebaceous glands? </li> <li>List the 4 main functions of sebum. </li> <li>What is the name given to the long hairs of the topcoat which are responsible for waterproofing? </li> <li>Which muscles are responsible for raising the hairs when the animal is cold or about to fight? </li> <li>What is the name given to the insulating layer of short, soft hairs found beneath the topcoat? </li> <li>What part of the dog&#39;s anatomy carries guard hairs but no undercoat? </li> <li>What is another name for the tactile hairs? </li> <li>Why should the vibrissae not be cut without good reason? </li> <li>What is the correct term for the seasonal shedding of hair? </li> <li>During what seasons do kennelled dogs moult most heavily? </li> <li>Give 2 reasons why many household pets shed pretty much throughout the whole year? </li> <li>What is the correct name for the nosepad? </li> <li>What is the name of the main pad on the forelimb of a dog or cat? </li> <li>What is the name of the main pad on the hindlimb of a dog or cat? </li> <li>Where are the digital pads located and how many are present in dogs and cats? </li> <li>What is another name for the carpal pad that covers the accessory carpal bone? </li> <li>Why are cats&#39; claws sharper than dogs&#39; claws? </li> <li>What is the name of the specialised part of the epidermis from which the nail grows? </li> <li>What is the purpose of the dew claws? </li> <li>What do the sudiferous glands secrete? </li> <li>In what part of the anatomy are the sudiferous glands found? </li> <li>Name the 3 specialised sebaceous glands that play an important role in territorial marking. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>