Skin Notes Flashcards
0
Q
List 4 things about epidermis
A
Surface layer, dead, protects, contains pigments
1
Q
List 5 functions of the skin
A
1 protects 2 prevents infections 3 regulates body temp 4 removes waste products 5 gives you sense of touch
2
Q
List 4 things about dermis
A
Deeper layer, blood vessels, nerves, oil and sweat glands
3
Q
List 2 things about the hypodermis
A
Fat layer, major blood vessels
4
Q
Melanin
A
Brownish black
5
Q
Carotene
A
Reddish orange
6
Q
Hemoglobin
A
Pinkish red
7
Q
What happens when a blood vessel warms up
A
It dilates
8
Q
What happens when a blood vessel cools down
A
It constricts
9
Q
Living layer of epidermis, mitosis occurring
A
Inner layers
10
Q
Dead layer of epidermis
A
Outer layers
11
Q
Tough protein made in epidermis
A
Keratin
12
Q
Epidermis only, redness
A
1st degree
13
Q
Epidermis and dermis, blisters/peeling
A
2nd degree
14
Q
Epidermis dermis and subcutaneous, will not heal itself/ have to graft skin
A
3rd degree
