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18 Cards in this Set
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What is the thin, superficial layer of the skin? |
Epidermis |
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What kind of cells is the epidermis made of? |
Stratified squamous epithelium |
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What is the thick, deep layer of the skin? |
Dermis |
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What is the deepest layer of skin? |
Subcutaneous (hypodermis) |
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Which of the two layers of the skin contains vessels, nerves, and glands? |
Dermis |
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The specialized cells that produce the pigments that contribute to skin color |
Melanocytes |
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Acne is an infection of a : |
Sebaceous gland |
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Skin structure that houses a hair: |
Hair follicle |
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Important in regulating body temperature : |
Sweat gland |
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Found everywhere on the body except palms of hands and soles of feet : |
Hair |
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Respond to external stimulation and send signals to the brain: |
Nerve |
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Functions of the skin |
Protective barrier Sheds water Has white blood cells that kill pathogens Melanocytes for skin pigmentation and protection against ultraviolet light |
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What kind of tissue is the epidermis made of? |
Stratified squamous epithelial tissue |
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What kind of tissue is the dermis made of? |
Dense fibrous/irregular connective tissue |
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What are the functions of the dermis ? |
Produces collagen which prevents skin from being torn Its white blood vessels nourish the skin and assist in temperature regulation Its sensory receptors are specialized for touch, pressure, pain, hot and cold. Supplies CNS with information about external environment |
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What is the subcutaneous/hypodermis layer made of? |
Loose connective tissue and adipose |
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What is the function of adipose tissue? |
Helps internally insulate the body from gaining heat from the the outside or losing heat from the inside. Protective padding |
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What is the function of loose connective tissue? |
Stores fat Connects skin to underlying muscle |
