Skin Layers
The superficial layer of the skin.
The Epidermis
What does the skin help protect the body from?
What is germs?
Dry skin condition that happens when you skin gets too much sun.
What is sunburn?
Hair that sticks out of the hair.
Shaft
The cell that produces melanin.
Melanocytes.
The layer of the skin that contains nerves, sweat glands and blood vessels.
Dermis
Name 2 functions of the skin
It serves as protection, sensation and helps regulate temperature.
What is a cause of skin cancer.
Overexposure to UV rays from the sun
Why do get gray hair as we age?
The cells that produce melanin die.
A gland that produces sweat
A sudoriferous gland.
The layer that connects skin to muscle and bone
The hypodermis layer
The skin helps regulate body temperature through the production of this substance.
Sweat
Skin condition characterized by red, itchy patches.
Eczema
A common skin condition is characterized by red, scaly patches and is often found on elbows and knees.
Small openings that allow sweat to reach the surface.
What are pores?
The layer of the epidermis is composed of dead ,flat skin cells that shed approximately every two weeks,
Stratum corneum
is a vitamin essential for calcium
Vitamin D
Which type of burn is classified as a middle sunburn
First degree burn
The visible hard nail area that you can trim.
The nail plate
The 5 layers of the epidermis are.
Stratum Basale, stratum spinosum ,stratum granulosum ,stratum lucidum ,stratum corneum.
The deepest layer of the epidermis where new cells are made.
The basal layer.
A protein found in the skin helps it stay waterproof and protects against outside damage.
Keratin
A condition cause by pores and can lead to blackheads or whiteheads.
Acne
Hair gets color from this pigment
Keratin
Glands that produce oil to keep the skin and hair moisturized.
Sebaceous glands