Skin & The functions Flashcards
What is the first layer of the skin called?
Epidermis
What is the middle layer of the skin called?
Dermis
What is the last layer of the skin called?
Subcutaneous
What are the five layers of the epidermis called?
Corneum, Lucidum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Germinativum
Whats another name for the subcutaneous layer?
The fatty layer
What do the sudoriferous glands secrete?
Sweat
What do the sebaceous glands secrete?
Oil
Whats the largest organ in the body?
Skin
Is skin waterproof?
yes
What are the 2 sudoriferous glands called?
Eccrine & Appocrine
Where would you find the arrector pilli muscle?
In the dermis, attached to the hair follicle.
Name 4 skin types
Oily, dry, combination and normal
Name 3 skin conditions
Sensitive, dehydration and ageing
What are the functions of the skin?
Sensitivity, Heat regulation, Absorption, Protection, Excretion, Secretion, Vitamin D production.
Where are melanocytes formed?
Stratum germinativum
What happens to sebaceous secretions as you get older?
It decreases
What is the function of the Acid Mantle?
Protection
What is the Acid Mantle made up of?
Sweat, Sebum and water
Name 4 skin appendages
Hair, Nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands
What is the job of a Langerhan cell?
to absorb and remove foreign bodies that enter the skin
What journey does a Langerhan cell have to follow to dispose of the foreign bodies?
epidermis - dermis - lymphatic system
What are the functions of a melanocyte?
To give skin its pigment and to protect from harmful effects of the sun
What is the job of a histamine?
To mend and repair
What cells burst to produce histamines?
Mast cells
