Skin Quiz Flashcards
Integument structure
Skin
Hair
Nails
Glands
Functions
Sensation, vitamin D production, protection, water retention, excretion, thermoregulation, nonverbal communication.
Sensation
Many receptors for heat, cold, touch, vibration, pressure in skin
Where is sensation
Bottom of feet, palms, face, nipples, genitals
What is the largest organ
Skin
What kind of tissue is epidermis
Stratified squamous
Skin has what ???
Protein called kelatin
Kelatin:
Found in epidermis, rough
What must the skin get rid of
Nitrogen compounds
Water retention
Releases and gains water
Thermoregulation
Sweat cools you down bc evaporation, shivers increase kinetic energy, veins and arteries constrict or dilate when warm or cold
Nonverbal communication
Skeletal muscles on the face to feel attached which help with facial movements and expressions
Hypodermis made of what
Adipose Connective tissue Collagen end elastic fibers Macrophages Fiber blasts
Adipose function
Cushions
Insulates
Stores energy
Macrophages
Engulf bacteria and viruses
