brick and mortar

Question 1

define NMF

Answer 1

natural moisturising factors

responsible for keeping the adequate hydration of stratum corneum- the outermost part of the epidermis.

Question 2

Proper hydration of stratum corneum is crucial for healthy skin in 3 different ways:

Answer 2

1. Helps to maintain skin elasticity.
2. Activates hydrolytic enzymes
3. Supports barrier function of stratum corneum

Question 3

Basic Functions of the Epidermis *need to know

Answer 3

◾ Maintaining an optimal water content for the skin 
◾ Limiting water loss through the skin
◾ Sustaining optimal lipid content
◾ Providing immune protection
◾ Acting as an antioxidant barrier against reactive oxygen species 
◾ Synthesising vitamin D
◾ Providing photoprotection
◾ Providing skin color
◾ Allowing for desquamation of SC cells

Question 4

Define corneodesmosomes

Answer 4

ribs that connect SC cells

Question 5

the bricks are:

Answer 5

Cells

Question 6

the mortar

Answer 6

intercellular lipids