A&P - Chapter 10 (Part 1) Flashcards
1
Q
What type of membrane does the skin have?
A
Cutaneous
- integument
2
Q
What are the 2 primary layers of the skin?
A
- Epidermis
2. Dermis
3
Q
What is the supporting layer of the skin?
A
Hypodermis
4
Q
How much does thin skin cover?
A
Most of the body
5
Q
How thick is thin skin?
A
1-3mm
6
Q
Where do you find thick skin? (2)
A
- Soles
2. Palms
7
Q
How thick is thick skin?
A
4-5mm
8
Q
What kind of texture does thin skin have? (2)
A
- Smooth
2. Has hair
9
Q
What kind of texture does thick skin have? (2)
A
- Ridged
2. No hair
10
Q
Epidermis
A
Is the outermost and thinnest primary layer of skin
11
Q
What are the types of cells that compose the epidermis? (4)
A
- Keratinocytes
- Melanocytes
- Epidermal dendrite cells
- Tactile epithelial cells
12
Q
What percent of epidermis cells are keratinocytes?
A
90%
13
Q
Where are keratinocytes located?
A
Outer skin
14
Q
What does keratinocytes do?
A
They are water proof
- water-proofing
15
Q
What percent of epidermis cells are melanocytes?
A
5%
