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The 3 types of skin cancer, how common, and prognosis
1-Basal cell carcinoma- 95% survive, 2-Squamous cell carcinoma- 95% survive, 3- melanoma- deadly
What Layers would a needle puncture the skin of the epidermis?
S. Corneum, S. Lucidium, S. Granulosom, S. Spinosom, S. Basal
What glands are associated with acne
Sebaceous glands
What is a fact about the dermis?
Largest layer of the skin
Contains nerves
helps support the epidermis.
what muscle causes goosebumps
Arrector Pili Muscle
what are touch receptors called?
mecahno receptors
What are melanocytes and where are they formed?
A cell in the Stratum Basal that creates the pigment melanin
What type of gland secretes ear wax
Ceruminous glands
what is the first threat to life with a 3rd degree burns
Dehydration
Where are apocrine glands found?
armpit, groin, nipples
2 types of sweat glands
1-Sudoriferous 2- Sebaceous
What are fingernails?
A hard plate made of keratin covering of the tip of the fingers
what are dermal papillae
finger-like projections in the dermis that extend into the epidermis.
What layer of the skin is responsible for mitosis
S. Basale
Why are keratinocytes important
They make the skin a barrier
They make the skin waterproof.
Why is the hypodermis considered a shock absorber?
Because it is made up of fat cells (adipose tissue)
Free nerve endings…
Sense pain, tempurature, touch, and pressure
Meissners Corpsucles …
Are encapsulated nerve endings that are found in hairless skin and detect light touch
Merkel disks…
Detect light touch and pressure within the epidermis
Hair follicle receptors…
Detect movement of hair
Ruffinis corpsucle…
Detect deep pressure and stretching of the skin
Pacian corpsucles…
Are encapsulated nerve endings that detect deep pressure and vibrations
