Skin Layers
What is thick skin?
the stratum lucidum is found only in this type of skin, and located on the palms an soles of the feet.
What is the lunula?
this thin, translucent layer of the skin is located at the base of the nail, forming a half-moon shape.
The middle layer of the skin that contains blood vessels and nerves.
What is the dermis?
The visible part of the nail that you trim.
What is the naill plate?
A skin condition characterized by red itchy bumps caused by an allergic reaction.
What are hives?
The process by which the skin helps cool the body by releasing sweat.
What is prespiration?
What are the tiny muscles attached to hair follicles that cause goosebumps
What is arrector pili muscles?
What is the epidermis?
This outermost layer of the skin is composed mostly of dead cells and act as a barrier to the environment
What is keratin?
the protein that makes up both and hair and nails, providing strength and structure.
What is Keratosis pilaris?
this skin disorder is characterized by small, itchy, red dumps, often appears in arms or thighs, also connected to clogged to hair follicles.
What is the immunity or immune defense?
this function of the skin helps keep harmful microorganisms from entering the body.
What are Pacinian corpuscles?
these structures in the dermis are responsible for detecting pressure and vibration.
The deepest layer of the epidermis.
what is the basal layer.
Nails are made of a strong protein ,also found in hair.
What is keratin?
This condition is caused by clogged pores and can lead to blackheads,or whiteheads.
What is acne?
This vitamin is produced by the skin when exposes to sunlight and is essential for bone health
What is vitamin D
A pigment producing cell located in the basal layer of the epidermis, is responsible for skin color and protection against UV radiation.
What is a melanocyte?