Body Systems
Which body system is responsible for digesting food?
Digestive System
What is albinism?
A rare, congenital skin disorder, characterized by a total or partial lack of melanin throughout the body.
What is Subcutaneous Tissue?
It’s the fatty tissue found beneath the dermis.
Which of the body systems supports the skeletal system?
Muscular System
Which skin disorder is characterized by light patches?
Leukoderma
What are the layers of the dermis?
The papillary layer and reticular layer.
Which body system is comprised of the skin and its layers?
Integumentary System
What is the technical term for freckles?
Lentigines
What are the layers of the epidermis?
Stratum Corneum, Stratum Lucidum, stratum granulosum, Stratum Spinosum, Stratum Germinativum.
Which body system contains the Pituitary and Thyroid glands?
Endocrine System
Where are melanocyte cells located within in the skin?
The epidermis and papillary layers.
What are some other names for the dermis?
Derma, Corium, Cutis, or True Skin.
Which of the body systems is comprised of the kidneys, liver, skin, large intestine and lungs?
Excretory System
What is the difference between Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation?
Hypopigmentation is an absence of pigment in patches and hyperpigmentation is is darker pigment than normal in patches.
What is the process of converting living cells into hard protein cells called?
Kertinization