Define the Following Dermatology Terms Flashcards

The skin and all associated parts(glands, hair, and nails)

The outer layer of the skin. Composed of stratified squamous epithelium.

The inner layer of the skin. Consists of dense connective tissue that is rich with blood and lympth vessels, nerve endings, oil and sweat glands, and hair follicles.

Located below the dermis. Connective tissue layer that binds the dermis to the underlying structures.

Specialized epithelial cells found primarily in the epidermis. They synthesize melanin.

Provides a protective barrier to the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight.

Contains lipocytes (fat cells). Is part of the subcutaneous tissue. The amount of tissue varies with sex, age, region of body, and nutritional state of individual.

Sweat glands that produce perspiration or sweat onto the surface of the skin through pores. Located primarily on the palms, soles, forehead, and armpits.

Oil glands. Referred to as exocrine glands because they excrete substances through ducts. These glands are located in the dermis and produce an oily substance called sebum.

Found on nearly all parts of the body. Main purpose is protection. Insulates from cold and heat.

Serve as protection from injury, aid in grasping and picking up small objects.

Fat.

Fat

Skin

Skin