skin Flashcards

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Pores

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They allow sweat and oil to escape through your skin(superficial)

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Apocrine Sweat glands

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They continuously secrete a fatty sweat into the gland tubule (superficial)

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Eccrine Sweat glands

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They primarily by stabilizing body temperature (superficial)

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Epidermis

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It provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone(superficial)

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5
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Dermis

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It supports and protects the skin and deeper layers(superficial)

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6
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Hypodermis

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It provides the main structural support for the skin(deep)

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7
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Keratin

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Keratin helps form the tissues of the hair, nails, and the outer layer of the skin. (superficial)

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Keratinocyte

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It is important for the formation of the epidermal water barrier by making and secreting lipids(superficial)

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Stratum basale

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Home to melanocytes that produce melanin(deep)

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Stratum spinosum

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It is responsible for the skin’s strength and flexibility.(deep)

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Stratum granulosum

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It helps to form a waterproof barrier that functions to prevent fluid loss from the body(superficial)

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Stratum lucidum

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Stratum lucidum is to protect the skin in areas most common to damage(superficial)

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Stratum corneum

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Is the barrier that prevents unwanted materials from entering, and excessive loss of water from exiting the body(superficial)

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Thick Skin

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It provides protection from damage in areas that experience more friction and abrasion(superficial)

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Thin Skin

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It helps to protect against infections, regulate temperature, and allows hair to grow.(superficial)

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