Chapter 2 EN Skin

Question 1

Acid mantle

Answer 1

The outermost protection for skin

Question 2

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Answer 2

A molecule that provides energy for cellular functions

Question 3

Adipose tissue

Answer 3

Fat in the sub Q layer

Question 4

Collagen

Answer 4

Connective tissue to give skin form, structure, and support

Question 5

Cell membrane

Answer 5

Outer lining of the cell that holds the cell components

Question 6

Desquamation

Answer 6

The natural sloughing off dead skin cells

Question 7

Elastin

Answer 7

Connective tissue to give the skin flexibility

Question 8

Endocrine system

Answer 8

A group of specialized glands that secrete hormones to control the body systems

Question 9

Fibroblasts

Answer 9

Specialized cells that manufacture connective tissue

Question 10

Glycation

Answer 10

The destruction of collagen and elastin that results from too much sugar consumption

Question 11

Glycosaminoglycans

Answer 11

A polysaccharide fluid that protects collagen and elastin

Question 12

Hyperpigmentation

Answer 12

An abnormal coagulation of pigmentation

Question 13

Interstitial fluid

Answer 13

The fluid that fills the spaces between the cells

Question 14

Keratin

Answer 14

Protein found in skin

Question 15

Integumentary system

Answer 15

The system of skin and its supporting components

Question 16

Melanin

Answer 16

Skin pigmentation

Question 17

Mitochondria

Answer 17

The organelle found in skin cells that start the production of skin

Question 18

Mitosis

Answer 18

Division of cells

Question 19

Natural moisturizing factor

Answer 19

A combination of hydrators, lipids, and keratinized cells that protect the epidermis

Question 20

Organelles

Answer 20

Small structure within a cell that regulates the cells functions

Question 21

Thermoregulation

Answer 21

The body’s ability to regulate temperature

Question 22

Tyrosine

Answer 22

The enzyme that triggers the production of melanin