Most Valuable Layer
The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin.
What is the epidermis?
Where nerve endings are most abundant.
What are fingertips?
The principal functions of the skin.
What are protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, and secretion?
A closed , abnormally developed sac containing fluid or pus above or below the skin.
What is a cyst?
Congenital leukoderma, or absence of melanin in the body.
What is Albinism?
Underlying layer of the skin.
What is the dermis?
Houses nerve endings that provide the body with a sense of touch.
What is papillary layer?
Play an important role in the skin's health, aiding in healing, softening, and fighting disease.
What are vitamins?
A swelling, and abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cells.
What is a tumor?
A condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin or dark spots that are not elevated.
What is Chloasma?
The two layers the dermis is made of.
What are papillary and reticular?
Are distributed to the arrector pilli muscles attached to the hair follicles.
What are motor nerve fibers?
Slows metabolism as much as 3%.
What is mild dehydration?
A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.
What is an excoriation?
The technical term for freckles.
What are lentigines?
The clear layer just under the skin surface.
What is the stratum lucidum?
React to heat, cold, touch, pressure and pain.
What are sensory nerve fibers?
The age of children you should avoid exposing to direct sunlight.
What is up to 6 months?
A crack in the skin that penetrate the dermis.
What is a fissure?
Commonly called a birthmark.
What is a nevus?
What is the stratum germinativum?
Are distributed to the sweat and oil glands and regulate excretion.
What are Secretory nerve fibers?
These weaken as we age resulting in skin sagging.
What are elastin fibers?
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue.
What is a keloid?
A abnormal brown or wine skin discoloration.
What is a stain?