Layers
The outermost layer of skin that creates a barrier.
What is the epidermis.
This structure is responsible for hair formation, growth, and cycling.
What is the papilla
This is the system used to measure the extent of burns on a body.
What is the "rules of nine"?
This is the function of the sebaceous gland.
What is to produce sebum, or oil?
These are the cells responsible for producing melanin.
What are melanocytes?
This layer, when injured, may allow bacteria and fungus in while letting water escape.
What is the epidermis?
This is the outermost layer of hair.
What is the cuticle?
This is a fungal disorder that may happen when walking barefoot in a locker room.
What is Athlete's Foot?
This is the most common type of skin cancer.
What is the basal cell carcinoma?
A pencil being pushed through the skin is an example of this type of wound.
What is a puncture wound?
This layer contains the appendages of the integumentary system.
What is the dermis?
This gland produces oil and may be responsible for acne.
What is the sebaceous gland?
This degree of burn has symptoms of pain, redness, swelling, and blisters.
What is a 2nd degree burn?
This is the function of the sudoriferous gland.
What is "to produce sweat"?
This is the scientific name of the "nail bed".
What is the matrix?
This layer is composed primarily of fat.
What is the hypodermis?
This gland produces sweat.
What is the sudoriferous gland?
This disorder mainly affects children and infants, is highly contagious, and is characterized by red, crusty sores around the mouth and nose.
What is impetigo?
The function of this structure is protection, body temperature regulation, and facilitation of evaporation.
What is hair?
A boy falling on the ground and scraping his knee is an example of this type of wound.
What is an abrasion?
If a wound impacts this layer, a scar may result.
What is the dermis?
This structure causes hair to stand upright during goosebumps.
What is the arrector pili muscle.
This level of burn has symptoms of white or blackened charred skin that may be numb.
What is a 3rd degree burn?
The function of this layer is to insulate your body.
What is the hypodermis or subcutaneous layer.
What is a laceration?