Skin Functions
Thermoreceptors, including hot and cold, are found in the skin. Which is more superficial and which is deep?
Cold- deep
Type of infection responsible for athletes foot and ringworm
What is fungal?
Cell type deep in the skin that cushions underlying tissue and provides insulation
What is adipose tissue/fat cells?
The layer of the skin that contains our sensory receptors
dermis
Why is a person with more melanin less likely to get a sunburn?
Because melanin acts as a protectant/blocks against UV radiation
What is the purpose of the sweat glands
Regulate body temperature
Type of burn where all three layers of the skin are burnt?
3rd degree burn
The 3 layers of the skin from most superficial to deepest
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
The cause of blushing; the appearance of redness of the skin.
What is increased blood supply to the skin?
What is the function of hair?
Regulate body temperature
Layer of the skin that provides protection against bacteria as well as injuries.
What is the epidermis?
What areas of the body have more mechanoreceptors (sense of touch)
Hands, Face, Feet, Genitals
This result of this process in the skin is a suntan.
What is increased melanin production?
What are the 5 functions of the skin? (100 points for each correct answer)
Protection, Vitamin D production, Regulates temperature, sensory receptors, regulates water loss
What layer of the skin contains most of the accessory structures such as our receptors and glands?
Dermis
Melanin creates the appearance of darker skin tone, where else can melanin be found that makes up some of our physical features?
Hair color and eye color
The name of the muscle that causes goosebumps
Arrector Pili