Layers of the Skin
Cells undergo continuous mitosis in this layer of the epidermis
what is the stratum germinativum
The technical term for nail
what is onyx
These glands excrete oil
what are sebaceous glands
The greatest aging effect on the skin
What are UV rays- Sun
The largest sebaceous glands are found where
what is the face
Keratin is formed in this layer of the epidermis
What is the stratum granulosum
Hair is made up of what type of keratin
what is hard keratin
Sensory nerve fibers are most abundant where
Loss of fluid may lead to what in the body/skin
what is dehydration
Barrier function of the skin
what is the acide mantle
25 times more thicker than the epidermis and consisting of two layers
what is the dermis
Hair contains what percentage of hard keratin
what is 90 percent
Glands found all over the body
what are eccrine glands
Removes and depletes lipids
What is exfoliation
The intercellular cement between epidermal cells are made up of
what are lipids
largest layer of the epidermis
what is the stratum spinosum
Appendages of the skin include (4)
what is hair, Nails, sweat glands, oil glands
Which system controls the excretion of sweat
what is the nervous system
Often suggested to balance estrogen for women experiencing menopause
what is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Bathes the skin cells, removes toxins and cellular waste, and has immune functions for protection
What is the lymph
Also known as the hypodermis or superficial fascia, comprised of loose connective tissue or adipose tissue
what is the subcutaneous layer
Circulatory disease of the nails
what is cyanosis
Cordlike bundles of fibers made up of neurons through which stimuli pass
What are the nerves
The destructive process in which damaged structures and tissues gradually accumulated in the body
what is glycation
Cells that stimulate collagen production and amino acids that form proteins to aid in healing
what are fibroblast