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Histology
The study of the structure and the composition of the skin
protein
The basic material and building blocks for the body tissue
Slightly moist, soft, smooth and somewhat acidic
The characteristics of healthy skin
evaporation, insulation, perspiration, radiation
How the body maintains thermoregulation?
The bottom layer of the epidermis, above the dermis or basil cell layer
Stratum germinativum
The layer of the epidermis known as the grainy cells
stratum granulosum
Cell turnover rate in the average adult?
28 days
Stimulates melanin productions
melanocytes
Color of Eumelanin
Type of melanin that is dark brown to black
Hair is comprised of ______% of hard Keratin
90%
The gland that secretes oil
sebacious gland
Functions of the lymph
in the dermis, nourishes skin and removes waste, bacteria
What are UVB rays?
Burning rays
effects of nicotine on the body
, contraction and weakening of the blood vessels and small capillaries that supply blood the the tissue,
decreased circulation.
phytoestrogens
plant estrogen
What is the acid mantle?
protective barrier made up of sebum, lipids, sweat, and water
What is the barrier function?
is the skin's mechanism that protective barrier made up of sebum, lipids, sweat and water.
What is intercellular matrix?
fluid between epidermal cells
Stimulates skin cells to reproduce and heal
epidermal growth factor
A cell stimulator
fibroblasts
Contracts when a person is cold, goose bumps
arrector pilli
Protects the body by identifying foreign material
Langerhans immune cells
What is a pore?
Tube-like the openings for the sweat glands on the epidermis.
What is sebum?
an oily substance that provides protection for the epidermis. protects the surface of the skin and
lubricates skin and hair
Fiber protein that provides resiliency and protection to the skin
Keritan
What is the epidermis?
Outer most layer of the skin.
Support layer of protective tissue below the epidermis
dermis