Chapter 6

Question 1

What is skin made up of?

Answer 1

Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous

Question 2

What is the epidermis?

Answer 2

The outer layer of epithelial tissues such as stratified squamous

Question 3

What is the dermis?

Answer 3

It is the second innermost layer that is thicker and is made of connective tissue’s, collagen fibers, and elastic fibers

Question 4

What is the subcutaneous layer?

Answer 4

It is the layer under the dermis, used for insulating, is made of oriole are in adipose tissue and has blood vessels that supply the skin with nutrients

Question 5

What are the characteristics of melanin

Answer 5

Melanin is a pigment that is produced by melanocytes found in the stratum basale

Question 6

What does melanin do?

Answer 6

It absorbs UV light in the keratinocytes to protect cells from the UV rays

Question 7

What are the five layers of the epidermis

Answer 7

Stratum corneum, Stratham lucidum, Stratham granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum Basale

Question 8

What is the thick layer of epidermis that is only found in the palms of your hands in the soles of your feet?

Answer 8

Stratum lucidum

Question 9

What is the outermost layer of the epidermis? What is the innermost layer of the epidermis?

Answer 9

Stratum corneum, Stratum basale

Question 10

What are the functions of the skin?

Answer 10

Protection, prevents water loss, has sensory receptors, excrete waste, produces vitamin D, regulates body temperature

Question 11

What is found in the subcutaneous layer?

Answer 11

MAJOR blood vessels

Question 12

Where are accessory structures found?

Answer 12

Originate from the epidermis and extend into the dermis/hypodermis

Question 13

What are the three accessory structures?

Answer 13

Hair follicles, nails, skin Glands (sabaceous/sweat)

Question 14

What is the attractor pili?

Answer 14

The muscle that attaches to the hair and causes goosebumps

Question 15

What are the three types of burns?

Answer 15

Superficial(1st), deep(2nd), full thickness(3rd)

Question 16

What is sebum?

Answer 16

The oil that is produced by sebaceous glands which consists of fatty materials and cell debris. it is also waterproof

Question 17

Rule of 9s

Answer 17

Head:9%
Arms:18%
Legs:36%
Trunk:36%
Perenium:1%

Question 18

What is hyperthermia?

Answer 18

High body temperature that results in dry skin, headaches and weakness

Question 19

What is hypothermia?

Answer 19

Low body temperature that results in shivering and organs shutting down