give examples to keep the skin healthy Correct Answers wash
face, showering, don't touch face, use products that avoid
irritation,, well balanced diet
how do you maintain healthy eyes Correct Answers good diet,
protection, rest, eye exams
how do you maintain oral hygene Correct Answers brush teeth
and floss
how do you protect your skin from uv rays Correct Answers
sunglasses, protective clothing, sunscreen spf 15 or higher,
avoid tanning beds
how do you take good care of your nails Correct Answers
trimming and cleaning to prevent infection
how does the body produce sensation Correct Answers nerve
cells in the dermis act as receptors (pain, heat cold)
how does the skin control temperature Correct Answers the
blood vessels in the skin dilate, allowing hat to escape the skins
surface. sweat gland cool the skin. if body temp. drops the blood
vessels in the skin constrict, reducing heat loss
how does the skin protect you Correct Answers protects from
pathogens and internal damage. it acts as a barrier to prevent
from internal damage
, how does tooth decay occur Correct Answers when the enamel
is destroyed and bacteria penetrates the tooth
how many hairs are on our head Correct Answers over 100000
what 4 things do you look for when searching for melanoma
Correct Answers asymmetry, border irregularity, color,
diameter
what another name for the outer ear Correct Answers auricle
what are hair follicles Correct Answers sacs or cavities that
surround the roots of the hairs
what are main skin problems Correct Answers acne, warts,
dermtitis or eczema, fungal infections, boils, vitiligo moles
What are rods and cones Correct Answers Inside the retina to
signal light
what are sebaceous glands Correct Answers structures within
the kin that produce an oily secretion called sebum
what are some common eye problems Correct Answers
nearsighted, farsighted, astigmatism (blurred), strabismus (off
center eyes), detached retina (blurred or bright flashes of light)
what are some hair problems that can occur Correct Answers
oily, lice, dandruff, over heat