Appendages, nerves, and glands of skin Flashcards
The average speed of hair growth is ____ inches a month
0.5 inch
There are two types of keratin. Which one is softer?
Alpha (A-keratin)
There are two types of keratin. Which one is harder?
Beta keratin (B-keratin)
Hair contains ___% hard B-keratin
90%
What is the main thing that influences hair growth?
genetics
What is the technical term for the nail?
onyx
Nails contain this kind of keratin
hard keratin/beta keratin
This type of nerve fiber is attached to sweat and oil glands and helps regulate excretion from the sweat glands and control sebum output
secretory nerve fiber
Another term for sensory nerve fiber
affervent
Which glands produce pheromones?
aprocine glands
This type of gland has a coiled structure and is attached to hair follicles found under the arms and the genital region
apocrine glands
These glands are found all over the body and are NOT connected to hair follicles
eccrine glands
What glands help regulate the body’s temperature?
sudoriferous
This cell absorbs, processes, and carries antigens to the nearest lymph node for further immune system action
Langerhans cells
White blood cells that have enzymes to digest and kill bacteria are known as…
leukocytes
This type of immune cell matures in the thymus gland and is known for attacking virus-infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells
T Cells
A group of waxy lipid molecules such as glycolipids that are important to barrier function and water-holding capacity
ceramides
A condition where the skin, lips, or nails take on a bluish or purplish hue due to insufficient oxygen in the blood
cyanosis
Estheticians who specialize in the health and beauty of skin are sometimes referred to as…
facialists
