SKINcent Van Gogh
This is the top layer of the skin
The Epidermis!
Hair and nails are made up of a protein called ______
Keratin!
These clump together and form a clot to stop bleeding
Platelets!
This is the bottom most layer of the skin
The Hypodermis!
Iron deficiency can cause this ________ which can make your nails appear concaved or spoon like
Koilonychia!
The _________(Answer to question #1) release chemicals to cause ________, which may result in swelling and redness surrounding the wound
Inflammation!
True or False: The skin is the largest organ in the body?
True!
What is the primary purpose of our nails?
Protection!
These cells swoop in to clear the area of bacteria and prevent infection!
White Blood Cells!
HINT: It's in your head! (somewhere!)
The Pineal Gland!
Lung or heart diseases can cause the fingernails to become extremely curved which is known as ________
Clubbing!
The Egyptians may have been the first to use _______ and _______ on wounds.
Adhesive Bandages and Honey!
The thickest skin is found on your __________
The thinnest skin is found on your __________
Feet!
Eyelids!
28ft and 4.5 inches long! Lee Redmond started growing out her nails in 1979 to see how long she could grow her nails!
The Romans described the four cardinal signs of inflammation as:
Redness, swelling, heat & pain!