Skin Basics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the skin?
A
To function as a barrier against environmental insults and fluid loss
2
Q
What is skin composed of?
A
Dermis and Epidermis
3
Q
What are the subdivisions of the Epidermis?
A
Stratum basalis (regernative SC layer), Stratum spinosum (desmosomes between keratinocytes), Stratum granulosum (granules in keratinocytes), Stratum corneum (keratin with anucleate cells)
4
Q
What is the dermis composed of?
A
Connective tissue, nerve endings, blood and lymphatic vessels, and adnexal structures (hair shafts, sweat glands, sebaceous glands)