Skin Layers
The outermost layer of the skin that provides protection
What is epidermis?
These glands produce oil to keep the skin soft and waterproof
What are sebaceous glands?
A bacterial infection of hair follicles that causes red bumps or pimples.
What is folliculitis?
Sweating helps maintain this type of homeostasis.
What is temperature regulation?
This is the largest organ of the human body.
What is the skin?
This layer lies beneath the dermis and stores fat for insulation.
What is the hypodermis(subcutaneous layer)
What are sweat glands?
What is acne?
Blood vessels in the skin do this to conserve heat when the body is cold.
What is constrict?
The average adult has about this many square feet of skin.
The middle layer contains hair follicles, sweat glands, and sensory receptors.
What is dermis?
This structure causes hair to stand up and produces "goosebumps"
What is arrector pili muscle?
This burn affects only the outer layer of skin causing redness and pain.
What is first degree burn
The skin excretes small amounts of this waste product in sweat.
What is urea?
This is the approximate weight of all your skin combined.
What is about 6 pounds?
The epidermis is made up mostly of this type of cell that produces keratin.
What are keratinocytes?
This protein gives the skin its strength and flexibility.
What is collagen?
This burn destroys all layers of the skin and may damage nerves underneath.
What is third degree burn
This vitamin is produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight.
What is vitamin D?
Your skin completely renews itself about once every how many days.
What is about 27 days?
This pigment producing cell helps protect the skin from UV radiation.
What are melanocytes?
What are sensory receptors?
This chronic skin condition causes red scaly patches. often due to an overactive immune response.
What is psoriasis?
The skin acts as a barrier to prevent this form entering the body.
What are pathogens(bacteria)
Fingerprints are formed by ridges in this layer of the skin.
What is the dermis?