Skin
What is one way to check a mole for cancer?
Asymmetry
Boarder
Color
Diameter
Evolving
What is the purpose of hair?
Protects skin from UV radiation and helps maintain body heat
What is the purpose of nails?
Protects fingers and toes
What is the visible portion of the tooth called?
The crown
2 common vision disorders
Nearsightedness
Farsightedness
What is the outer layer of skin called?
Epidermis
Where does hair not grow?
The palms of the hands and the soles of the feet
What can fungal infections be treated with?
Antifungal medications
What do teeth do to the mouth?
Form the shape and structure
The sensory info that travels to the brain comes from light signals received by what?
The eyes
What are the skins 3 main functions?
Protection
Temperature control
Sensation
What causes dandruff?
Scalp becomes too dry
How should nails be cut to reduce infection and ingrown nails?
Straight across
If plaque builds up, what could it cause?
Cavities
What protects the eyes from infection?
Tears
What is a sign that the skin has been damaged by UV rays?
Suntan/burn
How many hairs are on the average human head?
More than 100,000
What reduces the risk of fungal infections under the nails?
Trimming toenails straight across and just slightly about the skin level
What is bad breath known as?
Halitosis
The outer ear is also known as what?
The auricle
What are 2 health risks that break the physical barrier of the skin?
Body piercings and tattoos
What is the purpose of eyebrows and lashes?
Protect eyes from dust and other particles
A cut, split or break in the skin around the nail allows what into the body?
Pathogens
When should teeth be brushed?
After eating
The middle ear is connected to what by the Eustachian tube?
The throat