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| Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous levels and their accessory organs |
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| Protective barrier from infection,temperature regulation, and acts as a sensory mecanism |
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| thin, outer membrane layer |
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| what is the epidermis composed of? |
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| stratified squamous epithelium |
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| Is there blood supply in the Epidermis layer? |
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| How does the Epidermis layer obtain its nourishment? |
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| deepest layer within the Epidermis |
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| hard protein,allows the skin to act as a protectiver barrier for infection and makes it waterproof |
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| special cells that produces black pigment |
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| black pigment responsible for color of the skin, protects against damage from the ultraviolet (UV) rays |
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| middle layer of skin located between the epidermis & subcutaneous layers |
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| What is the Dermis composed of? |
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| living tissue, connective tissue, & collagen fibers |
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| Is there blood supply in the dermis? |
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| What is the function of the dermis? |
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gives the skin its strength
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| What does the dermis house? |
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- hair follicles
- sweat glands
- sebaceous gland
- blood vessels
- lymph vessels
- sensory receptors
- nerves fibers
- muscle fibers
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Subcutaneous (hypodermis)
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| deepest layer of the skin |
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| What is the subcujtaneous layer composed of? |
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fat cells called lipocytes
(adipose Tissue) |
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| What is the function of the Subcutaneous layer? |
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protects the deeper tissues of the body
acts as insukation for heat and cold |
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| How many main functions does Physiology have? |
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| Primary function of physiology is to what? |
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- protective two-way barrier
- keeps pathogens & chemicals from entering the body
- keeps fluids from exiting & keeps us hydrated
- prevents damage to internal organs
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| What do sensory receptors detect? |
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- touch
- heat & cold
- pain
- pressure
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| Physiology also produces fluids via________& ___________? |
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- sweat glands
- assists with temperature regulation
- sebaceous glands
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| Physiology has temperature regulation which protects against heat by_______&________? |
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evaporation of sweat from the skin
dilation of blood vessels |
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| Physiology regulates temperature and protects against cold by ______&_____? |
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constriction of blood vessels
subcutaneous layer insulates |
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| anatomical structures located within the dermis |
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| What are some accessory organs? |
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- hair
- nails
- sebaceous glands
- sweat glands
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| What is the hair made up of? |
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| fibers composed of keratin |
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| What is the hair follicle? |
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| the hair shaft and hair root all in one |
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| How does the hair get its color? |
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| when a muscle contracts and the hair shaft sticks up |
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| flat plate of keratin that covers the end of fingers and toes |
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| connects the nail body to the tissue underneath |
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| soft tissue covering the nail root |
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| light-colored half-moon at the base of the nail |
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| Where are the sebaceous glands located? |
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| What do the sebaceous glands produce |
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| What is the function of sebaceous gland? |
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| lubricate the hair and skin |
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| When do secretions increase? |
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| When do secreations decrease? |
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