Layers of the epidermis
The superficial layer made up of dead cells
What is the stratum corneum?
functions to dissipate heat, excrete waste, and inhibit bacteria growth
What is sweat gland?
The outmost layer of the hair that results in split ends when damaged
What is the cuticle?
The 2 types of membranes
What are epithelial and connective membranes?
The method of determining how much of the body surface is burned
What is the rule of nines?
The layer found only in thick skin
What is stratum lucidum?
Produces oil to lubricate hair and skin
What are sebaceous glands?
Responsible for the natural pink nail color
What is blood supply?
The dry membrane
What is cutaneous membrane?
The substance that causes an allergic reaction
The third layer of epidermis
What is the stratum granulosum?
functions to protect DNA from UV damage
What is melanocytes?
Gives your hair the blonde, brown, or black color depending on the amount produced
What is melanin?
Secretes synovial fluid to cushion joints
What is connective membrane (synovial membrane)?
The type of cancer that arises from the stratum basale
What is Basal cell carcinoma?
The fourth layer from the top
What is the stratum spinousum?
Functions to feel pain and light touch
What are nerve receptors?
The base of the nail as it enters the cuticle
Composed of stratified squamous or simple columnar on top of loose connective tissue
What is mucous membranes?
An active infection of the sebaceous gland
What is acne?
The deepest layer where cells are undergoing mitosis
What is stratum basale?
Dilates to cool the body or constricts to reserve body heat
What are blood vessels?
The location of the stratum basale in the nail that makes the nail grow
What is the nail matrix?
What is the serous pericardium membrane?
asymmetry, border irregularity, color, diameter
What are the signs of melanoma? (ABCD rule)