front side
what are the componets of the nail structure
nail bed, nail plate, matrix, cuticle, luluna, eponychium, hyponychium, speclized ligimints, and nail grooves
what is an erricrine gland what does it do and where is it located
sweate glad found all over the body that contains openings of the skin
functions of the skin (S.H.A.P.E.S)
S-sensation
H-heat regulation
A-absorption
P-protection
E-excretion
S-secretion
what is goosebumps an example of (motor nerves)
motor / efferent nerve functions
what is plasma
90% water, contains proteins, sugars, and minerals
what do t-cells do
identify molecules that have forign peptides and helps regulate immune responses
where is the pipillary layer located
located in the dermis directly under the epidermis
sudoriferous glands vs sebacrous glands
glands that produces sweat and regulates body temp (sweat-water)
glands that produce sebum (oil)
what is a reaction to cold an example of (sensory nerves)
sensory / afferent nerve functions
what is the nucleus
the dense active protoplasm found center of the cell it plays an important part in cell reproduction and metabolism
what is telangiectasia
known as compourse skin, capillaries that have been damaged
what is the epidermal growth factor
stimulates cells to reproduce and heal
what does adipose tissue do
gives smoothness and contour to the body / cushions and insulates the body
what is a neuron
primary structural unit of the nervous system (nerve cell)
what is peristalsis
the moving of food along the digestive track
what is glycation
binding of protein molcules and glucose molcules resulting in non functioning protein structure
what is the subcutaneous layer
fat tissue found below the dermis protective tissue for energy
what is cyanosis
a purple or bluish undertone under the fingernails
what is metabolism
a chemical process that takes place in living organisms
what is digestion
breakdown of food by mechanical and chemical means
what is tyrosinase
enzyme that produces melocytes
what is the hair papilla
cone shaped elevations at the base of the follicule
efferent vs afferent nerves
efferent = motor nerves
afferent = sensory nerves
what are glands
speclized organ that remove certain elemnts from the blood to convert them into compounds
what is the pineal gland
plays a major role in sexual development, sleep, and metabolism