. What are the two most important clinical problems encountered by severely burned patients? Explain each in terms of the absence of skin.
. Bacterial invasion of the superficial layers of the skin is quite common. Why is it difficult to reach the underlying connective tissues? (List 2 features of the skin that help protect the body from invasion by bacteria.)
. Select one disorder of the integumentary system, list the cause and a description of the disorder.
. What physiological function does the dermis serve for the epidermis?