Skin Hair Nails Flashcards
1
Q
Layers of the skin (order outer to inner)
A
Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous
2
Q
What does the epidermis do?
A
Produces new cells, has melanocytes
3
Q
What does the dermis do?
A
Strength and elasticity via collagen, has nerves/sweat glands/ hair follicles
4
Q
What does the subcutaneous do?
A
Has fat and connective tissues, allows skin to move over muscles, heat retention
5
Q
Macule is
A
Freckle
6
Q
Bulla
A
2nd degree burn
