topic3 Flashcards
1
Q
epidermis is ___
A
the superficial layer of skin, has epithelial tissue
2
Q
below the epidermis is ____
A
the dermis, composed of connective tissue
3
Q
functions of dermis
A
strength, extensibility, and elasticity
4
Q
functions of the skin (6)
A
-thermoregulation
-blood storage
-protection
-cutaneous sensation
-excretion and absorption
-synthesis of vitamin D
5
Q
cause of skin cancer
A
mutations in our cell DNA, mostly from sun exposure
6
Q
3 types of skin cancer
A
-basal cell carcinoma
-squamous cell carcinoma
-melanoma
7
Q
t o f: melanoma is the most deadly
A
true
8
Q
how to detect melanoma
A
A: assymetry
B: border
C: color
D: diameter
