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Paij Porter

Anatomy- The Skin

TermDefinition
EPIDERMIS superficial, thinner layer of the skin
DERMIS deep, thick layer of the skin
HYPODERMIS found beneath the dermis, connects skin to fibrous tissue of bones and muscles
MELANIN pigment that determines skin and hair color
7 FUNCTIONS OF THE SKIN protection, sensation, growth, vitamin D synthesis, excretion, temperature regulation, and immunity
SWEAT GLANDS most numerous and widespread glands; eccrine glands help body maintain its temperature, apocrine glands begin to function at puberty, are found in armpits, breast, and anus
5 LAYERS OF THE EPIDERMIS stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
KERATIN tough, fibrous protein. makes up hair, skin and nails
DERMOEPIDERMAL JUNCTION a unique polysaccharide gel that cements the epidermis to the dermis
PAPILLARY LAYER OF DERMIS thin, superficial layer of the dermis. Here dermal papillae (bumps) are formed
RETICULAR LAYER OF DERMIS deeper, thicker layer of the dermis. most hair follicle and skin gland structures are in this layer
EUMELANIN very dark brown, almost black melanin pigment
PHEOMELANIN a lighter reddish or orange melanin pigment
SEBACEOUS GLANDS secrete oil for the hair and skin
CERUMINOUS GLANDS special variety of apocrine sweat glands; form ear wax or cerumen
Created by: paijwright
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