Skin Deep
Largest organ in the body?
Skin
Explanation : Protects the body and is the largest organ
3 layers of skin
Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
Explanation : Three main skin layers
What is a pathogen?
Disease causing organism
Explanation : Includes bacteria, viruses
Cells that fight infection
White blood cells
Explanation : Attack pathogens
What does lymph fight?
Infection
Explanation :: Lymph system helps fight it
what is melanin?
Pigment that gives skin color
Explanation :Outer layer blocks harmful substances
Function of the epidermis
Protection
Explanation : Outer layer blocks harmful substances
Cause of acne?
Clogged pores and bacteria
Explanation : Clogged pores and dead skin cells create a perfect environment for bacteria to grow. The body responding with inflammation or irritation that causes swelling and pimples.
What is immunity?
Ability to fight disease
Explanation : Body´s defense system
What is lymph fluid?
Carries waste & immune cells
Explanation : Cleans body
What do sweat glands do?
Produce sweat
Explanation : Helps cool the body
What is dermis made of?
Nerves, blood vessels, glands
Explanation : Dermis supports and senses
Example of viral infection?
Flu
Explanation : Viral infections need a host
What are antibodies?
Proteins that help fight pathogens
Explanation :: target specific invaders
What are lymph nodes?
Filter harmful substances
Explanation : Traps bacteria and viruses
Protects from injury/infection
Explanation : acts as a barrier
Function of hypodermis
Insulation & fat storage
Explanation : Hypodermis keeps body warm
Bacteria vs virus difference
Viruses need host while bacteria doesn´t
Explanation : that´s the key difference between the two
What is inflammation?
Redness, swelling, heat
Explanation : Body responding to infection
What is a lymph vessel?
Explanation : Connects immune system
Purposes of scabs?
Protects healing skin
Explanation : Prevents infection while new skin forms
Role of dermis
Supports skin & provides sensation
Explanation : Dermis contains nerves and vessels
What is a fever
Increased body temperature
Explanation : Helps fight infection
Why is sweating important?
Removes waste and cools body
Explanation : Sweat helps detox and regulate temp
Another function of lymph system?
Maintains fluid balance
Explanation : Returns excess fluid to blood