Skin Anatomy
The topmost layer of the skin
What is the epidermis
What is thermoregulation
Protects from UV rays that cause aging and skin cancer
What is Sunscreen/SPF
Condition where patches of skin are different colors
Cells that make melanin
What is the melanocyte
These produce sweat and sebum
What are sebaceous glands and sudoriferous (exocrine) (eccrine and apocrine glands)
Protects from pathogens entering your skin
What is keeping skin clean by washing skin
Condition when a tumor on the skin (growth) is malignant
Skin cancer
The dermis
This function is a barrier prevents the escape of body fluids.
What is protection
Keeps skin hydrated
What is moisturizers, drinking water and lip balm and/orhumidifiers
A puncture, cut or burn
What is a wound
Layer of fat under the skin
What is the hypodermis
Process of Vitamin D Synthesis
What is Conversion of cholesterol in the skin to vitamin D
Who you should see annually
What is a dermatologist
Clogged glands leads to this
What is acne
Accessory structures
What are hair, nails and glands
Six functions of the skin
What are temperature control (thermoregulation), sensation, protection, secretion, homeostasis, and energy storage
Self skin exams
What is to check for skin cancer
Procedure performed when tissue is taken from an area of the skin to check for cancer
Biopsy
Tissues that make up the skin
What is stratified squamous epithelium, areolar tissue, dense tissue and adipose tissue
Sweat contains this antibiotic like chemical
Dermacin
Smoking Avoids
What is speeds up the aging of skin, should be avoided
Condition when a tumor on the skin is benign
wart