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