Epidermis
Dermis
Glands, Hair, and Nails
Diseases and Disorders
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100
Layer containing abundant granules in its cells.
What is stratum granulosum?
100
The more superficial layer of the dermis.
What is the papillary layer?
100
The portion of the hair projecting from the skin.
What is the shaft?
100
A scab is this type of skin eruption
What is a crust?
100
Together, the superficial layers of the skin are known as this.
What is the epidermis?
200
Thin translucent layer of flattened, dead keratinocytes, found only in thick skin.
What is stratum lucidum?
200
Pain and touch receptors are located here
What is the papillary layer?
200
Glands that produce oil that keeps the skin and hair soft and also acts as a barrier against bacteria.
What are sebaceous glands?
200
A common treatment for several disorders of the skin.
What is topical ointment?
200
Portion of living skin on which the nail sits.
What is the nail bed?
300
Spiny layer; immediately superficial to the basal layer.
What is stratum spinosum?
300
The deepest layer of the dermis, and the skin as a whole.
What is the reticular layer?
300
The part of the hair enclosed within the follicle
What is the root?
300
A disorder in which excess oil block openings to the sebaceous glands or hair follicles.
What is acne vulgaris?
300
The pigment that absorbs ultraviolet light to tan the skin.
What is melanin?
400
Single row of cells just superficial to the dermis which contains about 25% melanocytes; cells are constantly undergoing cell division.
What is stratum basale?
400
The rich dermal blood supply allows it to carry out this important function.
What is thermoregulation?
400
Glands that are distributed all over the body and produce clear perspiration.
What are eccrine glands?
400
A disorder that involves the body producing very little to no melanin, effecting the color of hair, eyes, and skin.
What is albinism?
400
Cells that produce keratin and give the epidermis its durability and protective capabilities.
What are keratinocytes?
500
Most superficial layer; composed of dead scale-like cells that are constantly rubbing off being replace by division of deeper cells.
What is stratum corneum?
500
In the palms of hands and soles of feet, these structures produce fingerprints.
What are dermal papillae?
500
The three parts of a nail.
What is a free edge, a body, and a root?
500
Chronic skin disorder in which too many epidermal cells are produced. Symptoms include dry red patches covered with silvery-white scales.
What is psoriasis?
500
Small bands of smooth muscle connected to each hair follicle which contract to pull hair up (produce "goose bumps")
What are arrector pili?
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