Skin Basics
The word "integument" means?
What is skin
What is the epidermis
This structure produces hair
What is a hair follicle
Nails are a modification of what layer
What is the epidermis
The two major groups of cutaneous glands
What are sweat glands and sebaceous glands
Name the two major components of the integumentary system
What are the cutaneous membrane and accessory structures
This cell produces melanin
What are melanocytes
The growth zone of the hair
What is the hair bulb
This structure is responsible for nail growth
What is the nail matrix
This sweat gland regulates temperature
What is the eccrine gland
This layer lies deep to the skin
What is the hypodermis or subcutaneous layer
This protein fiber waterproofs the skin
What is keratin
This gland lubricates hair
What is the sebaceous gland
This is the name of the white, half-moon structure at the base of the nail
What is the lunula
The sweat gland begins functioning at puberty
What is the apocrine gland
Name one function of the skin
What are protection, temperature regulation, vitamin D production, storage, absorption, or sensation
This layer creates fingerprints
What is the papillary layer
This muscle causes goosebumps
What is the arrector pili muscle
The skin covering the base of the nail
What is the cuticle
This oily substance is produced by sebaceous glands
What is sebum
Name the 5 layers of the epidermis in order from deep to superficial
What is stratum basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum and corneum
These 3 factors determine skin color
What are pigment, blood circulation, and stratum corneum thickness
This condition causes blue skin from poor oxygenation
What is Cyanosis
What are the two major dangers facing burns?
What are dehydration and infection
The reason for the rule of 9's
What is to estimate burn extent and fluid needs