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The Integumentary System
Skin
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
10/14/2008

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How thick is the THICK skin of the epidermis?
Definition
400 - 600 microns thick
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How thick is the THIN skin of the epidermis?
Definition
75 - 150 microns thick
Term
What are the 5 functions of the skin?
Definition
1. Resistance to infection and trauma
2. Water retention
3. Vitamin D synthesis (sunlight)
4. Thermoregulation
5. Non-verbal communications (facial expression)
Term
What are the 5 layers of the epidermis?
Definition
1. Stratum basale (not an active layer)
2. Stratum spinosum (active/ not much)
3. stratum granulosum
4. Stratum lucidum (only in thick skin/ contains special proteins to provide elasticity)
5. Stratum corneum (full of karotin)
Term
In which layer does the blood vessel start?
Definition
The dermis
Term
What are the 2 characteristics of the Hypodermis/Subcutaneous layer?
Definition
1. Superficial fascial layer
2. Subcutaneous fat
Term
What are the 2 forms of melanin?
Definition
1. Eumelanin
2. Pheomelanin
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