Skin
Protection, Water Balance, Temperature Regulation, Waste Disposal, Receptor Organs, Blood Reservoir, Vitamin D Production
What are the functions of the skin
The outermost layer of the epidermis. Composed of mostly dead keratinocytes.
What is the stratum corneum layer
Secretes oil
What is the function of sebaceous glands
The part of the hair implanted in the dermis
What is the root/follicle
This tissue is found on the tip of your nose and Ears
Elastic Cartilage
Most superficial layer
What is the epidermis
The clear layer of the epidermis that is absent on thin skin and is thickest on soles of feet and palms of hands
What is the stratum lucidum
This gland is under control of the nervous system and can be activated by heat, pain, fever, and nervousness.
What is Eccrine/ Merocrine glands
This organ has millions distributed over most of the surface of the body
What is the hair
This connective tissue insulates and warms the body
Adipose tissue
Tough, leathery fibrous connective tissue, only partly vascularized
What is the dermis
The layer of the epidermis that slows water loss from body
What is the stratum granulosum
This gland is found exclusively in the armpits and genital area
What is apocrine
This muscle makes your hair "stand on end"
What is arrector pili
This cartilage is glass like
What is hyaline cartilage
Superficial fascia, mostly fat, anchors skin to underlying structures
What is the subcutaneous/hypodermis layer
The layer of the epidermis that is several layers thick and is known as the spiny layer
What is stratum spinosum
Sweat is 99% water and trace amounts of salts. It is generally (pH)?
What is acidic
These parts of the nail are not visible
What is the Root and Nail Bed
Three dense connective tissues
What is regular, irregular, elastic
Effects of aging
What is decreased collagen and elastin
5 layers of the epidermal layer
What is stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
What is the antimicrobial peptide secreted in sweat
dermcidin
These keratinized dead cells are pushed out of your body.
What is hair or What are nails
This connective tissue is known for its tensile strength like a rope. Found in ligaments
What is regular Dense connective tissue