Chpt. 7 - Skin Structure & Growth

Question 1

ADIPOSE?

Answer 1

Tissue that gives smoothness and contour to the body, contains fats for use as energy, and also acts as a protective cushion for the outer skin.

Question 2

BASAL CELL LAYER aka STRATUM GERMINATIVUM LAYER?

Answer 2

the deepest, live layer of the epidermis that produces new epidermal skin cells and is responsible for growth.

Question 3

BLOOD?

Answer 3

Fluid circulating through the circulatory system (heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries) that distribute blood throughout the body.

Question 4

COLLAGEN?

Answer 4

Fibrous protein that gives skin its form and strength.

Question 5

COMEDONE?

Answer 5

Hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum. When the sebum of the comedone is exposed to the environment, it oxidizes and turns black (blackheads). When the follicle is closed and not exposed, comedones are a white or cream color (whiteheads).

Question 6

DERMATOLOGIST?

Answer 6

Physician engaged in the science of treating the skin, including its structures, functions, and diseases.

Question 7

DERMATOLOGY?

Answer 7

Medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin and its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatment.

Question 8

DERMIS?

Answer 8

Underlying or inner layer of the skin; also called the derma, corium, cutis, or true skin.

Question 9

ELASTIN?

Answer 9

Protein base, similar to collagen, that forms elastic tissue.

Question 10

EPIDERMAL-DERMAL JUNCTION?

Answer 10

The top of the papillary level where it joins the epidermis.

Question 11

EPIDERMIS?

Answer 11

Outermost layer of the skin; also called cuticle.

Question 12

ESTHETICIAN?

Answer 12

Specialist in the cleansing, preservation of health, and beautification of the skin and body.

Question 13

KERATIN?

Answer 13

Fiber protein that is the principle component of hair, skin, and nails.

Question 14

MELANIN?

Answer 14

Tiny grains of pigment deposited in the basal cell layer of the epidermis and papillary layer of the dermis.

Question 15

MELANOCYTES?

Answer 15

Melanin-forming cells.

Question 16

MOTOR NERVE FIBERS?

Answer 16

Distributed to the arrector pili muscles attached to hair follicles.

Question 17

PAPILLARY LAYER?

Answer 17

Outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis.

Question 18

RETICULAR LAYER?

Answer 18

Deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients; contains cells, vessels, glands, and follicles.

Question 19

RETINOIC ACID?

Answer 19

Prescription cream for acne.

Question 20

SEBACEOUS GLANDS?

Answer 20

Oil glands of the skin connected to hair follicles.

Question 21

SECRETORY COIL?

Answer 21

Coiled base of the sweat gland.

Question 22

SECRETORY NERVE FIBER?

Answer 22

Distributed to the sweat and oil glands of the skin.

Question 23

SENSORY NERVE FIBERS?

Answer 23

React to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain. These sensory receptors send messages to the brain.

Question 24

STRATUM CORNEUM?

Answer 24

Outer layer of the epidermis

Question 25

STRATUM GRANULOSUM?

Answer 25

Granular layer of the epidermis.

Question 26

STRATUM LUCIDUM?

Answer 26

Clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface.

Question 27

STRATUM SPINOSUM?

Answer 27

Spiny layer of the epidermis.

Question 28

SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE?

Answer 28

fatty layer found below the dermis that gives smoothness and contour to the body, contains fat for use as energy and also acts as a protective cushion for the outer skin; also called adipose or subcutis tissue.

Question 29

SUDORIFEROUS GLANDS?

Answer 29

Sweat glands of the skin.

Question 30

TACTILE CORPUSCLES?

Answer 30

Small epidermal structures with nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure.

Question 31

VITAMIN A?

Answer 31

Aids in the health, function, and repair of skin cells.

Question 32

VITAMIN C?

Answer 32

Needed for proper repair of the skin and various tissues.

Question 33

VITAMIN D?

Answer 33

Promotes the healthy and rapid healing of the skin.

Question 34

VITAMIN E?

Answer 34

Helps fight against, and protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun's rays.

Question 35

The medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin, it's functions, diseases, & treatments is ______?

Answer 35

DERMATOLOGY

Question 36

The largest living organ of the body is ______?

Answer 36

SKIN

Question 37

Healthy skin is slightly moist, soft, and flexible with a texture that is ______?

Answer 37

SMOOTH & FINE GRAINED

Question 38

Continued pressure on any part of the skin can cause it to thicken and develop what?

Answer 38

A CALLUS

Question 39

Appendages of the skin include hair, nails, & _____?

Answer 39

SWEAT & OIL GLANDS

Question 40

The skin is generally the thinnest on what area of the body?

Answer 40

EYELIDS

Question 41

The skin on the scalp has larger and deeper _____?

Answer 41

HAIR FOLLICLES

Question 42

The outermost layer of the skin is called ______?

Answer 42

THE EPIDERMIS LAYER

Question 43

The epidermis layer of the skin does not contain what?

Answer 43

BLOOD VESSELS

Question 44

The stratum germinativum is the deepest layer of the epidermis and is responsible for what?

Answer 44

THE GROWTH OF THE EPIDERMIS

Question 45

The dark special cells that protect sensitive cells and provide color to the skin are ______?

Answer 45

MELANOCYTES

Question 46

The granular layer of the skin is also called the ______?

Answer 46

STRATUM GRANULOSUM

Question 47

The outermost layer of the epidermis is the ______?

Answer 47

STRATUM CORNEUM

Question 48

The deepest layer of the epidermis is the ______?

Answer 48

STRATUM GERMINATIVUM

Question 49

The clear, transparent layer under the skin surface is _______?

Answer 49

STRATUM LUCIDUM

Question 50

Cells that are almost dead are pushed to the surface to replace cells that are shed from what layer?

Answer 50

STRATUM GRANULOSUM

Question 51

The underlying or inner layer of the skin is the _____?

Answer 51

DERMIS LAYER

Question 52

The outermost layer, directly beneath the epidermis is the ______?

Answer 52

PAPILLARY LAYER

Question 53

The deepest layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients and contains sweat and oil glands is the ______?

Answer 53

RETICULAR LAYER

Question 54

Tissue that gives smoothness & contour to the body and provides a protective cushion is _____?

Answer 54

SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE

Question 55

The clear fluid that removes toxins & cellular waste and has immune functions is _____?

Answer 55

LYMPH

Question 56

Motor nerve fibers attached to the hair follicle that can cause goosebumps are ______?

Answer 56

ARRECTOR PILI

Question 57

Nerves that regulate the secretion of perspiration and sebum are ______?

Answer 57

SECRETORY NERVE FIBERS

Question 58

Basic sensations such as touch, pain, heat, cold, & pressure are registered by _______?

Answer 58

NERVE ENDINGS

Question 59

The amount and type of pigment produced by an individual is determined by _____?

Answer 59

GENES

Question 60

Skin gets it's strength, form, and flexibility from flexible fibers found within the ______?

Answer 60

DERMIS LAYER

Question 61

The fibrous protein that gives skin its form and strength is _____?

Answer 61

COLLAGEN

Question 62

A fiber that gives skin its flexibility and elasticity is _____?

Answer 62

ELASTIN

Question 63

The sudoriferous glands help the body regulate what?

Answer 63

TERMPERATURE

Question 64

A tube-like duct that ends at the skin surface to form the sweat pore is the ______?

Answer 64

SECRETORY COIL

Question 65

The sebaceous or the oil glands are connected to the _____?

Answer 65

HAIR FOLLICLE

Question 66

The principle functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, __?__, & ___?___?

Answer 66

SECRETION & ABSORPTION

Question 67

The best way to support the health of the skin is by eating foods that contain _____?

Answer 67

FATS, CARBS, & PROTEINS