Functions of the Skin
The 6 primary functions of the skin
What is sensation, protection, heat regulation, excretion, secretion and absorption
What are the layers of the epidermis
What is Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Germinativum
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
The two layers of the dermis
What is papillary and reticular
Cuticle
Cortex
Medulla
What is the resting stage of the hair growth cycle
What is Telogen
This function helps maintain the body's internal temperature of 98.6 degrees
What is Regulation
Grainy like cells are found in this layer of the epidermis
What is the Stratum Granulosum
Subcutis or _______ tissue is found below the reticular layer in the dermis
What is Adipose
The__________ is a cone shaped elevation at the base of the follicle, fits into the bulb
What is hair papilla
The active growing phase of the hair?
What is Anagen
This skin function uses sweat glands and pores to release toxins and waste materials
What is Excretion
This is the clear layer of the epidermis
What is Stratum Lucidum
The thickest layer of the skin, also known as true skin or living layer
What is the Dermis
The hair on the fetus is extremely soft and downy is known as
Lanugo
The transition stage of hair growth
What is catagen
This skin function serves as a protective barrier to prevent bacteria from invading the skin
What is secretion
Spiny or prickly layer located above the stratum germinativum
What is the Stratum Spinosum
This layer connects the dermis to the epidermis
What is the Papillary layer
The _________ is a thick, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root.
What is the hair bulb
When the hair is removed in _____ stage, long term hair reduction is most effective.
What is anagen
What is sensation
This is the deepest layer of the epidermis
What is the stratum germinativum
This skin layer is located below the dermis and is composed primarily of adipose tissue
What is the subcutaneous layer
What is the outermost layer of the hair
What is the cuticle
What area has the longest anagen phase
What is scalp hair