Chapter 1 - Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Epidermis thickness
A
.06 - 0.6 mm
2
Q
Epidermis Layers
A
Corneum Lucidum Granulosum Spinosum Germinativum/Basale
3
Q
Epidermal cell types
A
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Merkel Cells
Langerhans
4
Q
Epidermis appendages
A
Hair
Sebaceous glands
Sudoriferous glands
nails
5
Q
Functions of Epidermis
A
- physical/chemical barrier
- regulates fluid
- light touch sensation
- thermoregulatoin
- excretion
- vitamin D production
- cosmesis
6
Q
Dermal layers
A
Papillary demis
Reticular dermis
7
Q
Dermis thickness
A
2-4 mm
8
Q
Dermal cell types
A
fibroblasts
macrophages and WBCs
mast cells
9
Q
Functions of Dermis
A
- supports/nourishes dermis
- thermoregulation
- infection
- sensation
- houses epidermal appendanges
10
Q
Adipose tissue functions
A
- energy
- cushion
- inuslation
- store fat-soluble vitamins (ADEK)
- deep lymphatics