Skin Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the three layers of the skin
A
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer
2
Q
What are the functions of the skin
A
Protection, sensory, vitamin d production, fat storage, scent glands
3
Q
What protein is found in hair and nails and gives skin its toughness
A
Keratin
4
Q
What vitamin is produced by the skin
A
Vitamin d
5
Q
What produces vitamin d
A
The sunlight
