Week 6 Part 2 Flashcards
The skins three layers are
The epidermis, the dermis, the subcutaneous fascia (hypodermis)
The epidermis us made up of what layers
Stratified squamous epithelium
Stratum corneum
The superficial layer of the epidermis,
Dead cells are there
Stratum basale
First layer of the epidermis,
Where cells originated
Melanocytes
Specialized cells layer in The epidermis.
Produce melanin which makes your skin colour
Dermis
Inferior to the epidermis and much thicker
In severe wounds
The dermis is replaced by scar tissue which is much thicker and less elastic
Keratinized
Process where cells dry and shrink and get pushed to the surface and becomes filled with a hard protein called keratin or your nail body
Melanoma
Skin cancer
Lesion
Means an area of tissue that has been altered
Which layer is the epidermis
Which layer is the dermis
Which layer is the subcutaneous fascia
Subcutaneous fascia and deep fascia
Elastic layer of connective tissue
Sebaceous gland, shaft of hair, hair root, and hair follicle
Integumentary system
Consist of the skin and it’s appendages
Is the largest system of the body since the skin is considered the largest organ by mass
Hypodermis
The bottom layer of your skin in your body
Sebaceous gland
Produces sebum which helps to seal the moisture and prevent desiccation of the skin
Urticaria
It is a raised, itchy rash that appears on the skin
Blue nail bed
Decreased level of oxygen in the tissue
Sudoriferous gland
Sweat gland
Sebaceous glands
Secret oil or sebum
Changes related to aging
Decreased collagen
Longer wound healing
Hair loss
Thicken nails
Macule
Is a discoloured spot on the skin
Pustule
Is a small, elevated, circumscribed lesion of the skin that is filled with puss; whitehead
Papule
Is a solid circumscribed, elevated area on the skin; pimple
Collagen is found in which layer of the skin
Dermis
