Anatomy Questions
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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.
