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5.1 List the two layers of the skin and third non skin layer.
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous Tissue
5.2.1 Name the 4 tissue types composing the epidermis.
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Dendritic Cells
Tactile Epithelial Cells
What type of tissue is the epidermis primarily composed of?
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
5.2.2 List the major layers of the epidermis (5).
stratum basale
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum lucidum
stratum corneum
What type of tissue is the Dermis primarily composed of?
dense irregular connective tissue
5.3.1_1 Name two layers of the Dermis (2).
papillary
reticular
5.3.1_2 What type of tissue makes up the Papillary Dermis?
areolar connective tissue
5.3.1_3 What type of tissue makes up the Reticular Dermis?
dense irregular connective tissue
5.4.1 What are the two pigments and third factor that contribute to skin color?
melanin
carotene
hemoglobin
5.5_1 List the parts of a hair follicle (4). Diagram 5.5 Question check your understanding question 13.
hair shaft
hair root
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arrector pili
hair papilla
5.6 The thickened proximal portion of the nail bed
nail matrix
5.6 The proximal and lateral borders of the nail are overlapped by skin folds, called
nail folds
5.6 The proximal nail fold projects onto the nail body as the
cuticle
5.6 The thickened region beneath the free edge of the nail where dirt and debris tend to accumulate is the
hyphonychium
5.6 A ______________. forms a clear protective covering on the dorsal surface of the distal part of a finger or toe
nail
5.7_1 What are the two types of sweat glands
eccrine
apocrine
5.7_2 Epidermal glands that produce an oily secretion called sebum. (Oil Glands)
Sebaceous Glands
5.8_1 What are the 5 functions of the skin?
protection
body temperature regulation
cutaneous sensation
metabolic functions
blood resevoir
excretion
5.9_1 What are the three major types of skin cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
5.9_2 A __________ is tissue damage inflicted by intense heat, electricity, radiation, or certain chemicals, all of which kill cells in the affected areas.