Skin Flashcards
1
Q
Function of Skin
A
Protection - UV, chemical, thermal, mechanical
Sensation - touch, pressure, pain, temperature
Thermoregulation - heat loss and retention
Metabolic Function - vitamin D3 synthesis
Physical Appearance - skin, hair, nails
2
Q
Three layers of skin
A
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutis/hypodermis
3
Q
Epidermis
A
Self-regenerating
Stratified squamous epithelium
Produces surface layer of protein called keratin
4
Q
Cells of the epidermis
A
Keratin
Melanocytes
Langerhans cells
Merkel cells
