Skin Flashcards
1
Q
what is the epidermis
A
-outer covering for protection, it absorbs nutrients and homeostasis
2
Q
what is the dermis
A
-dense connective tissue - stretch and flex
3
Q
what does the dermis contain
A
-nerve ending, blood vessels, chromatophores, glands, feather and hair attachments
4
Q
what is the hypodermis
A
-its also known as the subcutaneous layer which is in-between skin and tissue
5
Q
what are the functions of skin
A
- protect the body’s internal living tissues and organs
- protect against invasion by infectious organisms
- protect the body from dehydration
- help excrete waste materials through perspiration
- act as a receptor for touch, pressure, pain, heat, and cold
- protect the body against sunburns by secreting melanin Protect from UV rays.
- store water, fat, glucose, vitamin D
- regulates body temperature
