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The skin performs what functions

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Protection , Excretion , temperature regulation ,
Sensory perception ,
Synthesis of vitamin D
Absorption

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Describe the structures and functions of two tissue layers forming skin

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Epidermis-is Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium layer

Dermis- the deep layer of the skin can be divided into two region papillary layer,
Dermal papillae

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Dermis contains

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Papillary layer recticular layer

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List six functions of the skin

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Absorption, protection, excretion, temperature regulation, sensory perception, synthesis of vitamin D

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Contains adipose tissue

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Subcutaneous tissue

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Deep layer of the epidermis

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Stratum Basle

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Composed of stratified squamous epithelial

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Epidermis

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Skin layer lacking blood vessels

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Epidermis

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Superficial layer of the epidermis

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Stratum Corneum

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Composed primarily of keratinocytes

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Epidermis

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Forms new epidermal cells

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Stratum Basel

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Formed of dead Keratinized cells

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Epidermis

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Provides insulation to the body

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Subcutaneous tissue,

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Provides strength and elasticity of skin

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Dermis

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Deep layer of skin

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Subcutaneous tissue

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Superficial cells are continuously sloughed off

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Stratum corneum

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Formed of areolar and dense irregular connective tissues

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Dermis

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Three pigments that determine skin color

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Hemoglobin, carotenes, melanin

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Protects from UV rays

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Melanin

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Cells producing melanin productions

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Melanocytes

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Increase melanin production

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Radiation, UV rays

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Epidermal extension surrounding hair root

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Hair follicle

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Gland producing sebum

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Sebaceous

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Muscle raising hair off skin surface

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Arrector pilimuscle

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Gland producing pheromones
APO Crime Sweet glands
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Gland producing cerumen
Ceruminous glands
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Sweat glands opening into hair follicle
Sweat glands
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Sweat gland producing watery perspiration
Eccrine sweat glands
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Tough, fibrous protein found in epidermis hair and nails
Keratin
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Basic function of hair and nails
Both have keratinized cells
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Secretion used to decrease body temperature
Eccrine sweat glands
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Oily secretion that helps keep skin soft
Sebaceous gland
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Normal color of nail beds
Pinkish
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Average healthy body temperature
36.8C 98.2F
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Heat is generated as a results of what reaction
Decomposition reaction
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Regulation of body temperate
Widening and narrowing of of vein
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Below normal temperature means
Low blood flow to the surface
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A person less then 95.5F
Hypothermia
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A person more then 104F
Hyperthermia
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Lysozyme
Removal of excess Bactria
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A burn that destroys the dermis
3 degree
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Chronic deficiency of blood circulation to the dermis and subcutaneous tissue
Hypothermia
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Numerous red itchy bumps resulting from allergic reaction
Eczema
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Parasitic insects that feed off human blood
Bed bugs
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Loss in hair baldness
Alopecia
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Thickened areas of skin on hands and feet
Calluses
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Inflammation causing red itching scaling skin
Athletes foot
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Contagious infection in witch pustules rapture and form yellow crust
Impetigo
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Shedding epidermal cells of scalp
Dandruff
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Bacterial infection of hair follicle
Boils
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Fluid filled pocket separates epidermis from dermis
Boil
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Two types of Sweat glands
Apocrine sweat glands | Eccrine sweat glands
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Eccrine sweat glands
They are skin gland most abundant cools the body down | Also has lysozyme
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Apocrine sweat glands
Have ducts that empty secretion in hair follicles
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Sebaceous glands
Oil producing glands that usually empty their oily secretions into hair follicles
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Exocrine glands
Sebaceous , sweat , ceruminous
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Regulates body temp
Negative Feed back
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Papillary layer
Composed of areolar tissue
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Dermal papillae
Nipple like projections of the dermis
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Stratum lucidum
Looks lucid cells have no nuclei
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Stratum granulosum
Cells stain dark in tissue posses numerous granules
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Stratum spinosum
Keratinocytes begin producing keratin within the cytoplasm
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Integumentary system
Skin, hair nails | Also known as cutaneous membrane

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