Skin Flashcards
(12 cards)
Functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and …
protection
Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels?
epidermis
Where does mitosis or replacement of the skin cells take place?
stratum germinativum
What determines the color of the skin?
melanin
The stratum lucidum layer is found only on the …
soles of feet and palms of hand
Which layer of the skin contains collagen protein and elastin fibers which lend support to the epidermis and give the skin its elastic quality?
dermal
Sweat is excreted by what gland?
sudoriferous
The greatest concentration of sudoriferous glands is found on the …
palms, soles, scalp and forehead and underarms
What is the function of sebum?
Mix with sweat to form the acid mantle
Most skin problems are caused by …
sebaceous glands
Which layer of skin is located below the dermal layer and composed of adipose and loose connective tissue?
Subcutaneous
Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum Granulosum layer it and respond to …
Light
