Year 1 Biosciences for Nursing: Skin, Wound Healing, Regulation

This Year 1 Biosciences for Nursing workbook assignment focuses on the structure of the skin, the stages of wound healing, and homeostatic control of temperature. It includes labeling the skin's layers (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis) and their components (hair follicles, glands, etc.), defining the functions of epidermal layers and skin components (melanin, sweat, lipids), and naming the epidermal cell types (keratinocytes, melanocytes). The assignment also explores the stages of wound healing: inflammation, regeneration, and maturation, detailing the cellular processes involved. Finally, it covers the mechanisms of body temperature regulation, identifying key components like the hypothalamus, thermoreceptors, and the roles of shivering, sweating, vasoconstriction, and vasodilation. The workbook aims to reinforce knowledge and understanding of the body's systems and serve as a self-assessment tool.