Describe the location and structure of the different tissue types (epithelial, muscle, nervous, connective) present in the integumentary system.

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  1. Describe the location and structure of the different tissue types (epithelial, muscle, nervous, connective) present in the integumentary system.

  2. Chapter 5 discussed predisposing causes of disease. Briefly describe four predisposing factors of disease that are associated with alopecia.

  3. Discuss the functional implications of the following structural changes in skin associated with aging.
    1. less subcutaneous fat and decreased circulation in the dermis
    2. decreased melanin production in the hair and skin
    3. decreased cell proliferation in the hair follicle
    4. reduced collagen and elastic production in the dermis
    5. decreased activity of the eccrine sudoriferous glands
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