Skin Layers
What does the skin protect us from?
Pathogens and ultraviolet radiation
Sudoriferous glands are?
Sweat Glands
What is the cortex?
Outer cuticle for protection
Athletes foot is a ?
Fungal Infection of the foot
What is Eczema?
Red, itchy symptoms such as dryness, patches and small raised bumps
What type of water is excreted through the skin?
Urea
What are sebaceous glands?
Oil Glands
What is the papilla?
White tuft on skin on the end of hair
What is Albinism?
Lack of skin pigmentation (hair,eyes,skin)
True or false, Albinism is capable of producing melanin?
False
What are the three layers of the skin?
Epidermis, Hypodermis, Dermis
Ear wax belongs to which gland?
Ceruminous Glands
What is responsible for goosebumps?
Arrector Pili Muscle
What is Ringworm?
Red scaly, itchy ring- shaped patch
What prevents hair from drying out and excess evaporation of water?
Sebum
Which layer contains blood vessels, nerves and hair follicles?
The dermis
Where are mammary glands located?
The Chest
What is a hair follicle?
Tiny sac that holds hair.
What causes the skin to appear blue?
Cyanosis
What layers of skin does first degree burn affect?
Dermis
What is the function of the Epidermis?
Acts as a protective barrier.
Mammary glands are associated with?
The breasts
What is the cuticle?
Outer layer of inner tissue (nails)
What is caused by a contagious mite?
Scabies
Blood vessels in the dermis are connected to what system?
Circulatory