3 Flashcards
1
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Skin structure
A
it provides a complete covering to the body, protecting it from the external environment
2
Q
Epidermis
A
-waterproof outer layer
- keeps pathogens out
- elastic, gives skin colour
3
Q
Dermis
A
- middle layer
- regulates body temperature
- contains hair follicles, nerves, blood vessels and glands
4
Q
Subcutaneous layer
A
- made of connective tissue
- high amount of fat to provide insulation and shape
5
Q
Hair structure
A
Hairs are made up of keratin and produced by follicles
6
Q
Downy hair
A
- soft, fine and dense hairs
- undercoat
7
Q
Dermis hair
A
- thick, longer and stiff
- protective outer coat
- guard hair surrounded by 6-12 downy hairs
8
Q
Horns
A
They are hollow and are made out of a cone of keratin that surrounds a mass
9
Q
Antlers
A
Made of bone with a velvety coating
10
Q
Claws and hooves
A
Made of a section of the dermis which is covered in a layer of keratinised epithelium
11
Q
Locomotion
A
Is the movement or the ability to move from one place to another
12
Q
Maxillary
A
Top
13
Q
Mandibular
A
Bottom
14
Q
Incisors
A
Used for fine nibbling and cutting and delicate grooming
15
Q
Canines
A
Used for holding prey and tearing meat
