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Anatomy - Skin
chapter 10 flash cards
Question | Answer |
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What is the superficial, thinner layer of skin? | Epidermis |
What is the deep, thicker layer of skin? | Dermis |
This layer of skin is rich in fat and loose fibrous connective tissue. | Hypodermis |
What body system is skin a part of? | The integumentary system |
When skin is exposed to UV Light, the first step to _________ production occurs. | Vitamin D |
What is another name for the hypodermis? | Subcutaneous layer |
The main determinant of skin color is the quantity and type of _________ deposited in the cells of the epidermis by melanocytes | Melanin |
Keratinocytes eventually become filled with a tough, fibrous pro-tein called _________. | Keratin |
What medical branch specializes in skin and it's diseases? | Dermatology |
Appendages of the skin consist of ________, _________, and _________. | Hair, nails, and skin glands. |