skin layers
The number of layers of the skin
3
what is the largest organ
skin
this is the number of skin functions
6
first defense against environmental assaults
conjunctivitis
the names of the layers of skin
epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer
what are the two nerve fibers that form a network of pathways for conducting information throughout the body
motor and sensory nerve fibers
5.5
you do this when you suspect a disorder or disease of the skin
stop service
refer to doctor
uncomfortable inflammatory skin disease
eczema
number of layers of the epidermis
5
pigment producing cells
melanocytes
this skin function responds to heat, cold, pressure and pain
sensation
structural change to tissue caused by damage or injury
lesion
an aquired superficial thickened patch of epidermis
keratoma
hair, nails, sudoriferous glands and sebaceous glands
give an example of why elastin would lose its elasticity
weight gain
pregnancy
perspiration from the sudoriferous glands is this skin function
initial stage of development of change
primary lesion
also known as a wart
verruca
this is the layer located only on the palms of hands and soles of feet
stratum lucidum
one of the first senses the human body develops
touch
in this function, sebum on the epidermis protects from external factors such as bacteria invasion.
protection
small skin elecation that contains no fluid but may develop pus
papule
the hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells in the follicle
retention hyperkeratosis