Clinical Anatomy: Skin Flashcards
1
Q
The 3 Layers of Skin
A
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Subcutaneous (hypodermis)
2
Q
Cells of Epidermis
A
Keratinized Stratified Squamous Cells
3
Q
Composition of Dermis
A
- Dense Irregular Fibrous Connective Tissue
- Tough Collagenous FIbers
- Elastic Fibers
- Epithelial Tissue
- Smooth Muscle
- Nervous Tissue
- Blood Vessels
- Basement Membrane
- Gel-Like Ground Substance
4
Q
Composition of Hypodermis
A
- Loose Fibrous Connective Tissue (collagenous and elastic fibers)
- Adipose Tissue
5
Q
Skin Layer that Binds Skin to Underlying Organs, Insulates, Supplies Nutrients to the Skin
A
Hypodermis
6
Q
Fibrous water-proof protein that hardens epidermal skin cells
A
Keratin
7
Q
Layer of Epidermis from Deepest to Most Superficial
A
- Stratum Base
- Stratum Spinosum
- Stratum Granulosum
- Stratum Lucidum
- Stratum Corneum
8
Q
Most Superficial Epidermal Layer
A
Stratum Corneum
9
Q
Skin Pigament
A
Melanin
10
Q
- Produce Melanin
- Absorb Light
- Protects growing cells in deeper layers from UV Light
A
Melanocytes
11
Q
Finger-Like Projections from the Dermis into the Epidermis
A
Papillae
12
Q
Glands that Secrete Sebum into Hair Follicles
A
Sebaceous Glands
13
Q
Sweat Glands
- Most Numerous
- Produce Sweat Due to Heat
- Open into a Pose
A
Eccrine
14
Q
Sweat Glands
- Become Active at Puberty
- Released with Emotional Response
- Most Numerous in Axilla, Groin, Nipples
A
Apocrine
