Skin Functions
Microscopic in size, but this tells your skin if it is sharp or dull, or hot or cold
What are sensory receptors?
This layer contains adipose tissue
What is the hypodermis layer?
A flat discolored area that is flush with the skin, usually a freckle or birthmark
What is a macule?
Inflammatory disorder due to clogged sebaceous gland
What is acne?
The famous YouTube skin doctor
Who is Dr. Pimple Popper
The produces this vitamin with help from the sun
What is vitamin D?
The gland that helps regulate the body temperature
What is the sudoriferous gland?
A raised spot containing pus
What is a pustule?
bruise to soft tissue
What is contusion?
Tilapia scales used to treat
What are burns
Which function of the skin involves medicine, oils, lotions, etc
What is absorption?
This gland secretes oil to keep the hair and skin from drying out
What is the sebaceous gland?
Small solid circular raised spot, usually warts
What is a papule?
Infected nailbed
What is onychia?
This reggae musician died from melanoma that started in his big toe
Who is Bob Marley?
This function is where the skin becomes a 2 way barrier to keep out pathogens
What is protection?
This is the hair root that contains nerves and vessels
What is the hair papilla?
Dried puss or blood causes a scab
What is a crust?
Hand, foot, and mouth disease in infants
What is impetigo?
What are dead skin cells?
This function involves sweating and insulation by fat in the hypodermis
What is body temperature regulation?
Fingerprints are formed by the ridges between which two layers?
What is the epidermis and dermis?
A crack-like lesion or groove on the skin
What is a fissure?
dermatitis of an unknown cause accompanied by redness, crusts, and itchy skin
What is eczema?
During lecture, I mentioned how unique fingerprints are and how that makes us......
What is a "thumbody" (somebody)?