Anatomy of the Skin

Question 1

Mention the 6 functions of the skin:

Answer 1

S - Sensation
H - Heat regulations
A - Absorption
P - Protection
E - Excretion
A - Secretion

Question 2

How many layers do the skin have?

Answer 2

There are 3 layers of the skin

Question 3

What are the layers of the skin called?

Answer 3

• The Epidermis
• The Dermis
• The Subcutaneous or hypodermis

Question 4

What is epidermis?

Answer 4

The outermost layer of the skin

Question 5

How many layers does epidermis have

Answer 5

Five layers, each layer has a specific function.

Question 6

Name the 5 layers of epidermis

Clue: horny carol grapes peoples bum

Answer 6

Horny layer 
Clear layer
Granular layer
Prickle cell layer 
Basal layer

Question 7

What is the basal layer?

Answer 7

Is where new skin cells known as “keratinocytes” are “born.”

Single layer column shaped

Clothes layer to Dermis

Question 8

What is the Horny layer?

Answer 8

Top layer
Cells are continuously shed
Made up from flattened dead cells

Question 9

What is the clear layer?

Answer 9

3-4 rows of dead flattened cells

Only found on the palm of the hands and soles of the feet

Cells here act as protectors in areas of friction

Question 10

What is The granular layer?

Answer 10

Middle layer of epidermis

Cells gets squashed together and harden

It is 2-4 layer thick

Cells here begin to die and flatten.

Question 11

What is the Prickle cell layer?

Answer 11

Sits on top of basal layer

Keratin and melanin is produced

10-20 cells thick with spines connected with other cells

Question 12

What is Dermis referred as

Answer 12

The true skin

Question 13

How thick is Dermis (true skin)

Answer 13

0.3 mm on eyelid, 3.00 on the back

Thickness depends on the location of the skin

Question 14

Where is collagen and elastin placed?

Answer 14

Dermis layer

Question 15

What is subcutaneous tissue?

Answer 15

It is a fatty layer underneath the skin

Question 16

What is the function of Subcutaneous layer?

Answer 16

Fat cells store energy

This tissue protects underlying structures from damage

Provides insulation and warmth

Provides energy store should the body need it

Question 17

Describe Skin Sensation

Answer 17

Five types of nerve endings with the skin to help identify:
Pain
Touch 
Heat 
Cold 
Light pressure

Question 18

Describe Excretion

Answer 18

Waste products and toxins are eliminated from the body thought sweat glands

Question 19

Describe Heat regulations

Answer 19

The skin helps regulate the body’s temperature by sweating and shivering.

Question 20

Describe Secretion

Answer 20

Sebum (oil) and sweat are released on to the skins surface. Sebum keeps skin lubricated and soft.

Sweat and Sebum combined forms the acid mantle.

Question 21

Describe Absorption

Answer 21

The skin absorbs ultraviolet rays helps formation of D vitamin.

Some creams, essential oils and medication can be absorbed through the skin.

Question 22

Describe Protection

Answer 22

Skin produces pigment called melanin to protect the skin from to much UV light

Germs and Bacteria are prevented by protective barrier called acid mantle.

Question 23

What is acid mantle made of?

Answer 23

Sebum and Sweat

Question 24

How does the skin protect it selfs from too much UV light?

Answer 24

It starts producing pigment called melanin

Question 25

Label skin diagram below

Answer 25