Integumentary System Layers
How many main tissue layers are present in the Integumentary system?
There are 2 main layers, the Epidermis and the dermis, as well as one layer only present in the toughest layers of skin called the Subcutaneous, found in places like the soles of your feet and the palms of your hand.( Not technically part of the integumentary system)
Bonus Question: Who is Lactose intolerant
Me :(
What are the 3 types of hair?
Lanugo, Vellus, and Terminal hair.
What are the 5 layers of the Epidermis, from outermost to innermost?
The Stratum Corneum, Stratum Lucidum, Stratum Granulosum, Stratum Lucidum, Stratum Corneum.
What is the cause of Lactose Intolerance?
It is caused by a deficiency in lactase or abnormal lactase.
What are all of the structures of the hair?
The hair bulb, the root, the shaft, the hair follicle, and the arrector pilli.
What are the two layers of the Dermis, their relative location, and what tissue are they made from?
The papillary layer, which is in the superficial area of the dermis and is made up of areolar tissue, and the Reticular layer, which is deeper and is made up of Dense Irregular Connective tissue.
How is lactose intolerance treated?
It is treated with lactase enzymes and avoiding dairy products(easier said than done).
What are the types of hair loss and their causes?
Alopecia Areata, which is caused by an Autoimmune disorder when follicles are attacked, diffuse hair loss, which is caused by hormones, drugs, iron deficiency, and Androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), which is caused by Genetic and hormonal factors.
What is lactase?
Lactase is the enzyme required to break down lactose into glucose and galactose