quiz 1 Flashcards
outer most layer
prevent unwanted materials from entering
stratum corneum
palms, fingertips, soles
fiction in skin
stratum lucidum
produce lipids and natural moisturising
stratum granulosum
protect cells from uv
stratum spinosum
connects epidermis and dermis
produce melanin
stratum basale
produces keratin
keratinocytes
base of the skin
melanocytes
immune system respose
langerhans cell
touch sensation
merkell cells
thicker part
assist in thermo regulation
dermis
loose connective tissue
regulate temperature
papillary layer
region roots of the hair
strengthens the skin
reticular layer
goosebumps
causing hair to stand
arrector pili
absorbs uv radiation
protect from sunburn
melanin
supplied by veggies and fruits
vit a
carotene
dermis
pinking color to the skin
hemoglobin
release sebum
makes skin and hair soft
sebaceous glands
release watery sweat
sweat glands(sudiferous)
> palms, sole
armpit, groins
eccrine glands
apocrine glands
secretes cerumen
earwax
ceruminous glands
tear gland
lacrimal gland
go to the tube called
lacrimal puncta
keeps dirts and debris away
basal tears
wash away harmful substances
reflex tears
release endorphins/oxytocin
emotional tears