Review Chapter 5 Flashcards
Acne
An inflammation of the sebaceous glands
Albinism
Condition of the inability to produce melanin
Arrector pili muscles
Contracts when cold, attached to hair.
Ceremonious glands
Found in the ear canal
Dermatology
Medical specialty dealing with skin
Dermis
Lower layer of skin. Contains blood vessels
Epidermis
Upper layer of skin
Hair structure/ function
Shaft, follicle, bulb of follicle(matrix)
Protection
Langerhans cells
Immune response- help recognize antigen.
In epidermis
Melanocytes
Absorb uv light, produce pigment
In epidermis
Melanoma
Skin cancer
Sebaceous glands
Oil gland- by hair follicles
Skin functions
Help to produce vitamin D, protection, immunity
Subcutaneous layer
Adipose tissue is found in this layer
Sudoriferous glands
Sweat glands