Midterm Flashcards
Epidermis is how thick
.06-.6 mm
What cells form the epidermis?
Keratinized stratified Squamos
Pigmentation comes from number of ______________. Have __________ for dark skin and ____________ for light skin.
Melanocytes
Fewer
More
Basil layer
Strauss baselie
Deepest responsible for kerantocytes
Stratum spinosum
Keratin layers
Stratum granulosum
Flattened keratinocytes
Stratum lucid
Clear layer of dead keratinocytes
Stratum corneum
Horny layer
Entirely layer of dead kerantocytes
Darker the skin more_____________
Cohesive
Dermis contains
Epidermal appendages
Rede ridges
Dermal papillae
Epidermal apendages include
Hair follicle
Sebaceous glands
Sudorferous glands
Nails
Rede ridges
Epithelial extension project into dermis
Dermal papillae
Interdigdating with rede ridges
Dermis is made up of
Collagen
Blood vessels
Lymph n
Epidermal appendages
Function of dermis
Sensation
Nutrient
Strength skin
Contribute to healing
What are the two layers of the dermis
Papillary
Reticular
Papillary layer is
Blister, surface of skin
Reticular layer
Structural support
Type one collagen, vasculature, nerves, hair, elastic fibers
Subcutaneous or hypodermis layer
Fatty layer
Highly vascularized
Pear shape adipose
Weight in hips
Subcutaneous fat
Vascularized, padding, release energy
Apple shape weight
Weight in the middle
Visceral fat
DM, heart condition, surround internal organs
Function of the skin
Barrier to infection Regulate heat loss Sensation Excretion Biochemical Produce vitamin d
Papillary layer of dermis
Blister, split the surface
Reticular layer of dermis
Structural support
Type one collagen, vasculature, nerve, hair, elastic fiber