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1
Q

What are the 3 layers that the skin is composed of?

A

Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis

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2
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What is the main function of the epidermis?

A

Forms boundary between internal and external compartments

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3
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What is the dermis composed of?

A

Connective tissue

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4
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What are the names of the 5 layers of the epidermis?

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Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale
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5
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What is the stratum basale bound to the basement membrane?

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Hemidesmosomes

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6
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How do you define which epithelial layer is the Stratum Granulosum?

A

Keratohyalin granules

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7
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What two layers make up the dermis layer?

A

Papillary Layer

Reticular Layer

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8
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What is the papillary layer made of?

A

Loose connective tissue

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9
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What is the reticular layer made of?

A

Dense irregular connective tissue

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10
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What are the 4 primary tissues?

A

Epithelium
Connective tissue
Muscle
Nerve

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11
Q

What is the largest organ in the body?

A

Skin

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12
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The epidermis prevents what?

A

Water loss by evaporation

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13
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What are the 4 types of epithelial tissue?

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Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Langerhans cells
Merkel cells

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14
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Which layer of dermis is closest to the epidermis?

A

Papillary Layer

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15
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What is the papillary layer protective against?

A

Pathogens

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16
Q

What is waterproofing a function of?

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The epidermis

17
Q

What is the epidermis waterproof?

A

Keratin in cells make it waterproof

18
Q

Where are eccrine sweat glands located?

A

In the dermis of the skin

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