Skin Flashcards
1
Q
Name the superficial layer of the skin
A
Epiderms
2
Q
Name the deep layer of the skin
A
Dermis
3
Q
Epidermis is formed of
A
keratinized epithelium
4
Q
Dermis is formed of
A
connective tissue rich in collagen & elastic fibers
5
Q
Name the four appendages;
A
1)Hair 2)Nail 3)Sweat gland 4)Sebaceous gland
6
Q
The parts of hair are
A
Root & shaft
7
Q
The parts of nail are
A
Root & body
8
Q
Skin pigment brown black is
A
melanin
9
Q
melanin is formed by which cells
A
melanocyte
10
Q
Give five functions of skin
A
1)acts as mechanical barrier
2)protection of micro-organisms
3)sensation
4)heat regulation
5)synthesis of vitamin D
11
Q
heat regulation is done in hot weather by
A
sweating & vasodilation
12
Q
heat regulation is done in cold weather by
A
vasoconstriction
13
Q
Name the secretion of sebaceous gland
A
Sebum, ducts open into hair follicle
