Flashcards in Skin Test Deck (27)
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The what layer is the part of the dermis directly below the epidermis
Papillary layer
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Stratum what is the horny layer of the epidermis that contains mature soft keratin
Stratum corneum
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What is the study of the skin, it's nature, structure, functions, and diseases?
Dermatology
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What is the underlying, or inner layer of the skin. It is also called Corium.
Dermis
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What is the skins protection from ultra violet Rays of the sun
Melanin
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What is also known as the sweat gland
Sudoriferous
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What is another term for fatty tissue
Adipose
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Stratum what is the layer of the epidermis that looks like distinct granules
Granulosum
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Statum what is a clear layer of transparent cells found in the epidermis
Lucidum
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What nerve fibers control the sweat and oil glands of the skin
Secretory
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What is also know as the oil gland
Sebaceous gland
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What is the outermost, protective layer of the skin, also know as scarf skin
Epidermis
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Name the two duct glands found in the skin
Sudoriferous and sebaceous
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What is a highly sensitive and vascular layer of the skin
Dermis
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What nerve fibers react to heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure
Sensory nerve fibers
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What percent of moisture is in the skin?
50-75%
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A healthy body maintains a constant internal temp of about what degrees
98.6 degrees
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What percentage of water is found in perspiration
99.5%
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Stratum what is the layer of the epidermis that contains a high percentage of skin pigment
Germinativum
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Statum what is the layer of cells responsible for the growth of the epidermis
Germinativum
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List the six functions of the skin.
S.H.A.P.E.S
Sensory
Heat regulation
Absorbsion
Protection
Excretion
Secretion
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Are the glands of the skin duct or ductless
Duct
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List the four appendages of the skin
Sweat glands, oil glands, hair, nails
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Which gland of the skin excrete and which gland secrets
Sweat - excretes
Oil - secrets
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What percentage of sweat is water
99.5
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What is a tubular gland that produces sweat
Sudoriferous
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