Skin Science

Question 1

What are the main layers of the skin?

Answer 1

1. Epidermis
2. Dermis
3. Hypodermis or Subcutaneous Layer

Derma- = skin
Epi- = upon or over
Hypo- = below

Question 2

Name the 5 layers of the Epidermis

Answer 2

1. Stratum Corneum
2. Statum Lucidum
3. Stratum Granulosum
4. Stratum Spinosum
5. Stratum Basale

Question 3

What does the Dermis contain?

Answer 3

Blood vessels
Lymph vessels
Nerves
Hair follicles
Sweat glands
Collagen and Elastin fibers

Question 4

What does TRWL mean?

Answer 4

Transepidermal water loss

Question 5

What are the following Elements?

1. C
2. Cl
3. H
4. Mg
5. N
6. Na
7. O
8. P
9. S
10. Si

Answer 5

1. C = Carbon
2. Cl = Chlorine
3. H = Hydrogen
4. Mg= Magnesium
5. N= Nitrogen
6. Na= Sodium
7. O= Oxygen
8. P= Phosphorus
9. S= Sulphur
10. Si= Silicon