The Dermis

Question 1

Two layers of the dermis

Answer 1

Reticular layer & papillary layer

Question 2

Collagen

Answer 2

Collagen is white fibrous tissue made up of proteins, gives skin a plump & youthful appearance & holds water

Question 3

Elastin

Answer 3

Elastin is yellow elastic tissue gives skin its elasticity and adds support.

Question 4

Fibroblast

Answer 4

Fibroblasts are cells in the dermis that produce collegan and elastic.

Question 5

Two Types of sweat glands

Answer 5

Eccrine
Apocrine

Question 6

What is sebum?

Answer 6

Sebum is a fatty acid that helps to form the slightly greasy surface film of the skin.

Question 7

Function of sebum?

Answer 7

This helps keeps the skin moist preventing it from drying out and lubrictating the hair.

Sebum mixed with sweat forms the Acid mantle.

Question 8

pH of skin?

Question 9

Hair Follicle

Answer 9

Hair Follicles extend from the dermis to the epidermis.

Question 10

Papillae

Question 11

Sebaceous Gland

Answer 11

ebaceous gland is attached to upper part of follicle & its duct enters directly into hair follicle

Are found entire skin surface except palms, soles, sides of feet.

These glands secrete sebum through the sebaceous duct into the follicle and onto the surface of the skin.

Question 12

Where are eccrine glands found?

Question 13

Where are apocrine glands found?

Answer 13

Apocrine glands are found at the hair follicle .
They are found in the groin and axillae/armpits.
They excrete a milky fluid.

Question 14

Mast cells

Question 15

Body temperature

Answer 15

37 degrees

Question 16

Acid Mantle

Answer 16

Theacid mantleis a very fine, slightly acidic film on the surface of human skin acting as a barrier to bacteria, viruses and other potential contaminants.