Layers of the Skin
the outermost layer of the skin
What is epidermis?
It serves as a barrier to the sun's ultraviolet rays and the invasion of pathogens. This describes which function of the skin?
What is protection?
_____ is a brownish-black pigment produced by the epidermis by specialized cells called melanocytes.
What is melanin?
The skin makes up which body system?
What is the integumentary system?
medications purchased form the store and are not perscribed
What is OTC (over the counter)?
the innermost layer of the skin
What is hypodermis?
The nerves in the skin help the body respond to pain, pressure, temperature, and touch sensations. This describes which function of the skin?
What is sensory perception?
This term describes a person with an absence of pigmentation.
What is albino?
Baldness or permanent loss of hair on the scalp
What is alopecia?
Which medical careers focuses on providing prehospital care to victims of accidents and sudden illness and injuries?
What is emergency medical services?
This layer of the skin is considered the true skin.
What is dermis?
The blood vessels in the body help to retain o lose heat. This describes which function of the skin?
What is body temperature regulation?
a yellowish discoloration of the skin
What is juandice?
____ means that blood vessels get smaller.
What is constrict?
What is antibiotics?
Another name for sweat glands are _______ glands.
What is sudoriferous?
The skin helps the body eliminate salt and excess water. This describes which function of the skin?
What is excretion?
a bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of oxygen
What is a cyanosis?
specialized cells that produces melanin
What is melanocytes?
This body plane separates the body into top and bottom halves.
What is transverse?
Another name for oil glands are _____ glands.
What is sebaceous?
When the blood vessels ______, excess heat escapes the body and allows the body to cool down.
What is dialate?
a reddish color of the skin
What is erythema?
Another name for hypodermis is ______.
What is subcutaneous?
What is the ration of chest compressions to breaths when performing CPR on an adult?
What is 30:2?