The Skin Flashcards
1
Q
Function of the skin
A
S sensation - nerve ending
H heat regulation - sweating, vasodilation/vasoconstriction & goosebump
A absorption - UV light and creams
P protection from UV light, acid mantle from germs
E excretion - waste products from sweat glands
S secretion - sebum
V vitamin D regulation
2
Q
How many layers of the skin are there
A
3
3
Q
Name the layers of the skin
A
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous / hypodermis
4
Q
Name all five layers in epidermis
A
Stratum corneum (horny layer)
Stratum lucidum (clear layer)
Stratum granulosum (granular layer)
Stratum spinosum (prickly layer)
Stratum germinativum (basle layer)
5
Q
What is the pH of the skin
A
Is between 4.7-5.7
