NC#3 Flashcards
Types of glands in the skin
Ceruminous, sebaceous, sudoriferous
Keratinocytes make up 90% of the cells in the
Epidermis
Thin skin contains the layers
Stratum corneum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum basalt
Takes a month or 4-6 weeks for cells from the stratum basale to rise the surface,become keratinized and slough off
True or false
True
Produce oily substance called sebum
Sebaceous glands
Gland responsible to produce ear wax
Ceruminous gland
The skin releases
Urea and ammonia
Heat
Water
The root of the hair is the most superficial portion that extends above the skin
True or false
False
Hair, sweat glands, sebaceous glands and ails make up
Accessory structures of the skin
Is avascular, the most superficial layer of the cutaneous membrane, contains keratinocytes
Epidermis
The matrix is the portion of the hair that allows the growth of new hair
True or false
True
Erythematous colouring of the skin is indicated when the skin becomes pale
True or false
False
25-30 layers of dead, flattened keratinocytes
Stratum corneum of the epidermis
Protein makes skin tough and waterproof
Keratin
Inhibits growth of some bacteria, keeps skin soft, prevents excessive evaporation of water
Function of sebum