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6 FUNCTIONS OF THE SKIN
1. Protects against infection
2. Protects against dehydration
3. Regulates body temp
4. Collects sensory info
5. Forms vitamin D
6. Absorption of drugs |
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2 Layers:
1. Epidermis
2. Dermis |
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| 2 layers of the epidermis |
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• Stratum corneum
• Stratum germinativum |
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stratified squamous
keratinizing epithelial tissue,
outer layer,
no blood vessels. |
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| • Stratum corneum – very top layer, contains keratin, waterproof barrier |
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| • Stratum germinativum – deeper layer, prod keratin, touch receptor cells (Merkel), phagocytising cells (Langerhan), Melanocytes (pigmentation, melanin) |
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| Melanocytes (pigmentation, melanin) |
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| Papillary layer = junction of epidermis and dermis |
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Definition
fibrous connective tissue,
collagen and elastin, stretch and strength.
Blood vessels, nerves,sweat glands, oil glands, hair,
sensory receptors. |
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• Eccrine: all over body, watery sweat cools
• Apocrine: arm pit (axilla) and genitals, active during stress |
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| • Eccrine: all over body, watery sweat cools |
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| • Apocrine: arm pit (axilla) and genitals, active during stress |
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| Below dermis = subcutaneous |
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