Six Primary Functions Of The Skin Flashcards

(32 cards)

1
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P for

A

Protection

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2
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H for

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Heat regulation

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3
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A for

A

Absorption

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4
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S for

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Sensation

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5
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E for

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Excretion

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6
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S for

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Secretion

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7
Q

Nerve sensors send messages where

A

To the brain

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8
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Where do Motor nerves send messages to

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Back to relay to the body how to respond

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9
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What oil on the epidermis gives protection from external factors

A

Sebum oil

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10
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What is the protective barrier made up of sebum lipids sweat and water called

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Acid mantle

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11
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What does the hydrolipidic film do

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It protects the skin from drying out and from exposure to external factors

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12
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What is the acid mantles normal PH

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5.5

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13
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The skins mechanism that protects us from irritation and intercellular water loss

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The barrier function

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14
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What is transepidermal water loss

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The water loss caused by evaporation on the skins function

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15
Q

Cells that produce pigment and protect our bodies from harmful UV rays

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Melanocytes

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16
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Melanocytes produce pigment granules called what

17
Q

Melanosomes produce a protein called

18
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What hormones stimulate the skin cells to reproduce

A

The epidermal growth factor

19
Q

What is the body’s internal thermostat set at

20
Q

When we are cold what hair follicles contract and cause goosebumps

A

Arrector pili muscles

21
Q

Tubelike openings for sweat glands on the epidermis

22
Q

Tubelike despressions with oil glands attached to them

23
Q

Oily substance that protects the surface of the skin and lubricates both skin and hair

24
Q

Oil glands also known as

A

Sebaceous glands

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What percentage of water is your skin
50-70%
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Also known as the hypodermis
Subcutaneous tissue
27
Adipose tissue is also known as
Subcutis tissue
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What is the bottom layer of the dermis
Reticular (bottom layer )
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What is the top layer of the dermis
The papillary layer
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Membranes of ridges and grooves that attach to the epidermis
Dermal papillae
31
Large protein molecules and water binding substances found between the fibers of the dermis
Glycosaminoglycans
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Beneficial hydrating fluids that are part of the dermal substance
Hyaluronic acid