Functions
Protection, sythesis of vit. D, sensory detection, thermal regulation
The portion of the hair that is outside of the scalp is known as what?
The hair shaft
What is the most common fiber found in the dermis?
Collagen
What part of the hair is the reason for frizz/hair damage?
The hair cuticle
What cell in the skin is responsible for skin color?
Melanocytes / Melanin, Hemaglobin
What are the layers in the dermis?
papillary, reticular
The area underneath the nail body is known as what?
What is the difference between thick skin and thin skin?
What part of the hair is the reason for goosebumps?
The arrector pili muscle
What cell makes up a majority of the epidermis layers?
Keratinocytes / Keratin
What layer in the epidermis is constantly dividing?
Stratum basale
What are sudoriferous glands?
The most common sweat glands
What tissue type is found in the epidermis?
stratified squamous
What is the deadliest skin cancer?
Melanoma
What is the function of sebum?
Keeps hair and skin from drying and becoming brittle, prevents excessive water loss, has some antibacterial and antifungal properties
What layer of the epidermis has mainly dead cells that are full of keratin?
Stratum corneum
The shape of the hair follicle
What tissue types are found in the dermis?
Dense irregular, loose areolar
What is the reason for body odor?
bacteria
What is the function of the hypodermis?
insulation, storage for energy, attaches skin to bone
Subcutaneous
What cells makes up hair and nails?
Keratin / dead keratinocytes
Which layer in the epidermis is found only in thick skin?
Stratum lucidum
What gland might be linked to pheromones and sexual attraction?
Apocrine