Answer The Following Human Skin Anatomy Terms Flashcards

The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions, and diseases is Dermatology The largest organ of the human body is the Skin Continued pressure on any part of the skin causes it to thicken and develop into a(n) Appendage The thinnest skin can be found on the Eyelid The outermost layer of the skin that forms the protective covering of the body is the Epidermis The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as Cuticle layer The deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the Stratum Germinativum The layer of the skin that is composed of several layers of different- shaped cells and is responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the Stratum Germinativum The clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface that consists of small cells through which light can pass is the Stratum Lucidum The layer that consists of cells that look like distinct granules and are pushed to the surface to replace cells that shed is the Stratum Granulosum The stratum germinativum is composed of several layers with special cells tht produce a dark skin pigment called Melanin The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the Corneum A fiber protein that is the principal component of hair, skin, and nails is Keratin The underlying or inner layer of the skin also called the derma corium, cutis, or true skin is the Dermis The dermis layer is made up of two layers which are the Papillary and reticular The deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the Reticular layer The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis is the Epidermal-dermal junction The fatty layer found below the dermis is the Subcutaneous The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is the Arrector pili muscle The layer of the dermis that houses the nerve endings that provide the body with the sense of touch is found in the Papillary layer The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are Melanin The melanin produced by the body that is red to yellow in color is Pheomelanin A fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is Collagen The fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility and helps skin regain its shape after being expanded is Elastin The two types of duct glands that extract materials from the blood to form new substances are Sudoriferous and sebaceous glands Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called Sebaceous glands When sebum hardens and the sebaceous duct becomes clogged, the pore impaction that is formed is a Comedone Retinoic acid, or Retin-A, is a prescription cream used to treat Acne Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body's weight? 50 to 70 percent The principal functions of the skin are pretection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, and Secretion and absorption