Appendages of the Skin Flashcards
1
Q
What are the appendages of the skin also known as?
A
Epithelial derivatives
2
Q
What are the appendages of the skin?
A
- Hair
- Nails
- Glands
3
Q
Define hair.
A
Slender,threadlike outgrowth of the skin and scalp.
Made up of hard keratin.
4
Q
What are the four functions of hair?
A
- Temperature regulation
- Protection
- Transportation of substances
- Sensation of touch
5
Q
What are the structures of hair?
A
Follicular ostia, hair follicle, hair bulb, hair root, hair shaft.
6
Q
Define follicular ostia?
A
The opening on the surface of the skin from which the hair extends
7
Q
Define hair follicle?
A
A tube like space within the skin where the hair is located. Lined with epithelial cells.
