myths and facts Flashcards
what makes scar tissue different than regular tissue
discolored and lacks sweat glands and hair
scar tissue even though top layer of skin is epithelial tissue
why does a callus form
when an area has repeated friction or pressure
what is the scientific name for the skin
cutaneous membrane
how much seat does the skin release a day
3 gallons on a hot dayw
where does the body not sweat
nail bed margins of the lops top of penis and ear drums
does everyone have fingerprints
no
what are the two types of skin
glabrous skin (non hairy)
hairy skin
what factors speed up the aging process
caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol constrict blood vessels and prevent nutrients from feeding the skin
what are some different ways you rskin helps keep body temperature in homeostasis
shivering
sweating
goosebumps
adipose tissie
when does human hair grow fastest
warm weather
hair is one of the fastes growing tissues in the body. what is faster
bone marrow and lining of intestines
what color hair has the most hari
blonde
dark
red
do nails sweat
nowha
twhat makes nails hard
keratin
kin hair and nails all have keratin . what has the most
nails
hair
skin
do fingernails or toenails grow faster
fingernaisl for both genders
what is the fastest and slowest growing nails
fastest middle
slowest thumb
do seasons and weather affect nal growth
yes
faster in warm climates during day
slower in cold climates at night
what age do nails grow faster
younger ppl and pregnatn people
do nails refelct your health status
yes throgugh shapes lines and colors
do nails continue to grwo after edeath
no but the skin shrinks
what is the half noon on thumb called
lumula
are tanning beds safe as long as they don’t contain ubv rays
no
does vitamin e help scars fade
no
do wounds need air to heal
no
do scalp massages keep you from going bald
no
is antibacterial good for your skin
no
can eating carrots make your skin turn orange
yes
are warts contagious
yes
