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Yesenia_Urbina

Anatomy week 1-5

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What are the layers of the skin? Epidermis & Dermis
Which layer of the skin is vascularized? Dermis
What cells in the skin serves as light touch receptor? Merkel cells
What cells in the skin play a role with immunity? Dendrite cells
what cells in the skin are responsible for color pigmentation? Melanocytes cells
What receptors in the skin process information related to pain, pressure, touch and temperature? Somatic sensory receptors
What muscle in the skin is responsible for the "Goose bump" effect when someone is cold? Arrector pili muscle
What condition is caused by a gene mutation that results in a lack of pigment in the hair, skin, and eyes? Albinism
What do you refer to as a yellowish discoloration of the skin? Jaundice
When getting a permanent tattoo, what layer of the skin is penetrated by the needle? Dermis
Which internal organs are responsible for converting Vitamin D into its active form? Liver & Kidneys
What fibers are responsible for causing stretch marks? Elastic fibers
What are the two main types of sweat (sudoriferous) glands found in the skin? Eccrine glands and apocrine glands.
What common skin condition, characterized by overactive sebaceous gland secretion and blocked, inflamed ducts, most often occurs during adolescence? Acne
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