Skin Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of the Skin? SHAPES
A
Sensation
Heat regulation
Absorption
Protection
Excretion
Secretion
…and Vit D production.
2
Q
What are the main layers of the Skin.
A
Epidermis - top layer with no blood cells but have keratin as protection layer
Dermis- contains lymph capillaries and vessels, sweat glands and ducts, sebaceous glands, sensory nerve endings, erector pili (goose bumps) and hair follicles, hair bulbs and roots.
Subcutaneous - fibrous connective tissue and fat that binds the skin to the underlying organs
