- The epidermis is strong, waterproof and _ - meaning it has no blood supply
- The _ sweat glands produces sweat, but there are also lipids and proteins in the secretion, making it attractive to bacteria.
- The nail's _ is the place from which nails grow.
- Name the two main categories of glands in the dermis. (One is NOT eccrine) __
- puts spots into the keratinocytes, where it could be exposed to the sun
- keratinocytes release lipids, contributing to the waterproofing of the skin
- Of the three layers of the skin, the bulk of your skin is comprised of this layer: _
- _ connective tissue is the composition of the papillary layer of the dermis.
- The _ sweat glands are found in the axillary and anogenital areas.
- shunting of the blood during emergencies -face becomes white
- Dense irregular connective tissue is comprised mostly of the protein _, making it strong and tough.
- Which is the thicker layer of the dermis, and what percentage of the thickness is it?
- The reticular layer of the dermis is made of _ connective tissue.
- Name the two layers of the epidermis, superficial to deep. __
- 5% of the bodys blood supply is in the dermis of the skin
- Secreitions from the _ sweat glands are responsible for "body odor".
- The _ is a hardened portion of the epidermis, made of scale-like layers of keratinocytes.
- cells present: keratinocytes, melanocytes, tactile cells
- keratinocytes are completely dead, can be sloughed off
- A protein called _ kills off many structures such as bacteria found in the skin and is found in the sweat.