Layers of the Epidermis
The very top layer of the epidermis
What is the the stratum corneum?
There are this many layers of the skin.
What is 3?
this function works with pores on the surface of the skin to allow vitamins, acids,water & oxygen to penetrate to provide nourishment
What is absorption?
Coiled structures attached to hair follicles in the under arm (axillary) and genital areas that secrete sweat.
What is apocrine glands?
These are the two layers of the Dermis.
What are the Papillary & Reticular layers?
The layer in the epidermis where you can find the melanocytes.
What is the stratum germinativum or Basale layer?
Name the layers of the skin.
Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous (Hypodermis)
The skin is the bodys largest waste removal system, toxins are released through sweat glands & pores.
What is Excretion?
Small involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that cause goosebumps.
What is the arrector pili muscle?
This is the bottom layer of the dermis.
What is the reticular layer?
The layer of the epidermis that is thickest at the soles of your feet & pals of your hands.
What is the Stratum Corneum?
This is the thickest layer of the skin.
What is the dermis?
nerve endings allow humans to detect heat, cold, pain and pressure through this function
What is sensation?
These are most abundant in the fingertips than any other parts of the body.
What are sensory nerve fibers?
This is the upper layer of the dermis.
What is the papillary layer?
This layer contains lipids that help form a waterproof barrier that help prevent fluid loss from the body.
What is The stratum Granulosum?
Which layer of the skin would you find the adipose tissue?
What is the subcutaneous layer? (aka hypodermis)
this skin function releases sebum and a mixture of oils that keeps the skin soft and supple.
What is secretion?
This is the average internal body temperature
What is 98.6
This layer of the dermis contains collagen fibers, fibroblast cells, fat cells, blood vessels, nerve fibers, touch receptors and cells that fight off bacteria.
What is the Papillary layer?
What are the 2 names that the deepest layer of the epidermis are called?
What is the Basale layer & the stratum germanativum?
Adipose tissue is also known as this:
What is body fat?
This skin function controls body temperature.
What is Heat regulation?
These glands secrete perspiration.
What are the suderiferous glands?
This layer contains blood vessels, gland, hair follicles, lymphatics, nerves & fat cells.
What is the Reticular layer?