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20 Cards in this Set
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Why is the skin different on our skin than our scalp?
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larger and deeper hair follicles to accommodate the longer hair of the head
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what is the skins two main divisions?
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epidermis and dermis
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what is the outermost layer of the skin?
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epidermis
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what is the epidermis and what does it do?
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the thinnest layer of the skin and forms a protective covering for the body
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what layer of the skin contains no blood vessels but has many small nerve endings?
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epidermis
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what is the deepest layer of the epidermis?
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stratum germinativum (basal cell layer)
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what is the live layer of the epidermis which produces new epidermal skin cells and is responsible for the growth of the epidermis?
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stratum germinativum (basal cell layer)
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what are melanocytes?
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special cells that produce a dark skin pigment it protects the sensitive cells in the dermis below from uv rays or lamp
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what is the spiny layer just above the basal cell layer (stratum germinativum)?
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stratum granulosum or granular layer
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what is the clear transparent layer just under the skin surface?
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stratum lucidum
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what is the stratum corneum or horny layer?
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the outer layer of the epidermis. its the skin we see
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what are the cells made up of that are being shed and replaced on the surface?
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keratin combined with lipids or fats. waterproof layer
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where is the dermis?
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underlying or inner layer of the skin. also called derma, corium, cutis, or true skin
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what layer is there blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, sweat glands, oil glands, and hair follicles as well as arrector pili muscles?
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dermis
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the dermis is comprised of two layers called?
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papillary or superficial layer and the retucular or deeper layer
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what is the outer layer of the dermis directly beneath the epidermis?
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papillary layer (sensitive to touch and pressure)
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what is the deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients?
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reticular layer
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what is the subcutaneous tissue?
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a fatty layer found below the dermis.
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what is a fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength?
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collagen
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what is it called when the sebum hardens and the duct becomes clogged?
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comedone is formed
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