Physiology Flashcards
Arrector pili muscle
Small involuntary muscle in the base of hair follicles that causes goosebumps
Apocrine glands
Coiled structure attached to hair follicles in underarms or genital area
Barrier function
Protective Barrier of the epidermis
Ceramics
Gulp lipid material that are a natural part of the skins matrix and barrier function
Collagen
Connective tissue made from protein found in the dermis skin it’s firmness
Corneocytes
Another name for stratum Cornium cellHardened waterproof protective
Dermal papillae
Membranes the ridges and grooves attached to the epidermis contain nerve endings and supplies nursishmeng
Dermis
Also known as derma support layer of connective tissue collagen and elastin below the epidermis
Desmosomes
Structure that assist in holding cells together
Eccrine glands
Sweat glands found all over the body with openings on the skins surface through pores
Elastin
Protein fibers on the dermis give skin it’s elasticity and firmness
Epidermal growth factor
Stimulates cells to reproduce and heal
Epidermis
Outer most layer of the skin a protective layer with many cells and nerve endings made up of 5 layers
Eumelanin
Melanin that is dark brown or black in color
Fibroblast
Cells that stimulate cells collagen and amino acids that form proteins
Follicles
Hair follicles and sebaceous follicles are tube like openings in the epidermis
Glycation
Caused by elevation in blood sugar
Hair papillae
Cone shaped elevations at the base of the follicule to sit into the hair bulb
Hyaluronic acid
Hydrating fluids found in the skin
Hydrolipidic
Oil water balance that protects the skin surface