Skin Theory Flashcards
(54 cards)
What are the 6 functions of the skin?
Sensation Protection Secretion Excretion Absorption Regulation
What is our skin?
The largest organ
What are the layers of the skin?
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
What does the corneum do?
It’s tough because of keratin
What is Lucidum?
Only found on the palms and soles. No hair follicles
What does granulosum do?
All dead skin
What does spinosum do?
Has melanin causing pigmentation and protects you from uv rays
What did germivatum do?
Grows the cells
Where is epidermis
Top layer of skin you can see
What does the Subcutaneous layer do?
Fatty layer. Gives shape
Protects
Keeps warm
What is in the Dermis?
Has collegiate and elastin (proteins) this is also connective tissue
Has sudiferece glands and sebaceous glands
What kind of gland is a sudiferious gland
Sweat gland
What is a sebaceous gland?
Oil gland
What does a Subcutaneous layer contain besides fat
Contains large blood vessels to transport nourishment to skin and nerves
What does sensation do
Sense of touch
What does Secretion do
Releases sebum that moisturizes skin
What does absorption do
Aborbes water. Oxygen and moisture
What does regulation do
Keeps temperature. Hot you sweat and cold you shiver
What does protection do
Shields from bacteria and infection
What does Excretion do
Gets rid of waste and toxins
What does melanin do
It protects from the sun and gives color
What factors influence the quality of the skin
Smoking Diet Sun exposure Hydration Environment
What are the 4 Types of skin
Oily skin
Dry skin
Combination
Normal
What are characteristics of oily skin
Over production Diet Improper cleansing Prone to acne Mostly in young people Shiny Rough texture
