The sweat glands produce sweat, which stays on the skin allowing the body to cool down as it evaporates. When the body is cold the hair erector pili contract raising the hair and trapping warm air next to the skin The skin excretes waste products in sweat which contains water, urea and albumin. Sebum is an oily substance that is excreted by the sebaceous glands, which helps to lubricate and protect the skin The skin synthesises vitamin D when ultraviolet light is present. Vitamin D is essential to allow the body to manufacture certain hormones The skin can convey changes in mood through colour changes such as blushing. The skin also gives clues as to the physical wellbeing
Undertake agreed pressure Area care (2024) Outcome 1 1) Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores.. There are four stages in relation to the skin breaking down which causes pressure sores, it’s important that the correct staging is done because this determines the sort of medical treatment an individual may require. Stage 1 - Skin may appear reddened like a bruise, the integrity of the skin remains intact - there are no breaks or tears, but the area is at high risk of further breakdown. Stage 2 - The skin breaks open, wears away and forms an ulcer. Stage 3 - The sore worsens and extends beneath the skin surface, forming a small crater.
When you have abrasions to the skin, it provides easy access for bacteria to enter the body. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that hair not be removed but if it is necessary clipping right before surgery is the method preferred (CDC, 2012). A2a. Basis for Practice The basis for the practice of not removing
Skin and hair systems: The skin protects all of the other organs of the body from attack by germs and viruses, and helps the body to minimize water loss. Hair helps to protect the body from heat loss and protects the skin from ultraviolet rays (sunburn). Lymphatic and immune system: The major functions of the lymphatic system are the movement of fluid and its critical role in the defense mechanism of the body against disease. I ranked it after skin and hair because skin protects against the outer defense and this protects the insides. Respiratory systems: This system is primarily
Skin generation occurs with little or no scarring First and Second Degree burns refer to the partial-thickness burns. The worse of the three types of burns is the3rd degree burn in where there is a full thickness burn which involves the entire thickness of the skin. The burned area appears gray-white, cherry red, or even blackened and initially there is little to no edema. Skin generation may occur but at the rate it will take to happen the body is left exposed to infection and water loss. They usually graft the burned area to keep it safe and move along the process of the skin
* * * What role does the trachea and surfactant play within the respiratory system? [2] * The trachea protects the airway from over expansion and collapsing due to respiratory pressure changes and it consists of a series of c-shape rings which makes it stable and flexible. Since the esophagus runs parallel posteriorly to the trachea, the open portions of the trachea’s C-shaped rings face posterior toward the esophagus that allows a bending movement of the trachea and easily allows food to pass through the esophagus. Surfactant is an important oily substance secreted by septal cells that covers the thin layer of water coating on the alveolar surface. Surfactant promotes easy expansion (inhale) of the alveoli and prevents the alveoli from collapsing during exhale.
Therefore, they require an energy-dense diet high in protein, fats, and vitamins. Patients also receive additional A, D, E and K vitamins. Poor absorption also hinders patients’ ability to gain weight and to grow normally. However, the most serious impact of Cystic Fibrosis is still breathing. Doctors can recognize Cystic Fibrosis by testing the salt content of the sweat; it is much higher in people with the disease.
Teeth- Another effect of poor hygiene is bad breath which is lack of brushing this allows bacteria to grow or having food in between teeth can start to rot over time so leading to bad breath. Going to denisit regular basis helps to maintain good teeth care. Hands - Washing hands is important regularly throughout the day to ensure bacteria is kept to a minimum as hands carry lots of germs and bacteria which can lead to a number of illness . You should always use hot water and soap. Outcome 2 Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene 3 Support the individual to develop awareness of the effects of poor hygiene Explain to them in importance of good hygiene and how poor hygiene can have a important affect on thier well being.
Answer the following questions. 1. What could have caused Myelin’s disease? Well, they may be driving at Multiple Sclerosis, for a bonus point, this is more prevalent at high lattitudes and there is a possible negative correlation with vitamin D levels. Other causative factors include lack of EFAs, whereby the body strips EFAs away from the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves to preserve the levels in the brain itself.
Fibre Fibre is an essential part of good health, the primary function of Fibre is to keep the digestive system clean, healthy and functioning, although Fibre can not be digested by the body. A useful element of Fibre is the aid it gives on disposing waste and toxins from the body, opposed to substances sitting in the intestines and bowel. This is performed by the disposing of faecal matter. But in the instance if you don’t have enough Fibre and substances sit in your body, build-up will occur and several diseases can be inflicted as a result. Fibre and other digested foods as they pass through the body do not change very much until it reaches the large intestine, the process of excretion after the reaching of the large intestine depends on the type of Fibre is consumed.