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Layers and Properties

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Stratum Corneum   1. TOPMOST of EPIDERMIS - Stratified Squamous over Cuboidal epithelium   DEAD, dehydrated, "Keratinized" squamous cells, constantly shed  
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Stratum Lucidum   2. "clear" Squamous cells   only in palms, lips, and soles  
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Stratum Granulosum   3. "granular" cells   nuclei disintegrate - cells are dying  
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Stratum Spinosum   4. spiny cells interlocked by Protein filaments   multi-sided (puzzle piece)  
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Stratum Germinativum   5. DEEPEST of EPIDERMIS - "germinating", actively dividing Cuboidal cells   Melanocytes: form and distribute melanin pigment  
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Dermis   thick CONNECTIVE tissue   contains Receptors, Hair Folicles, Sweat and Sebaceous Glands  
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Papillary Layer   UPPERMOST of DERMIS - AREOLAR tissue containing blood capillaries and nerves   provides friction ridges (FINGER PRINTS)  
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Reticular Layer   DEEPEST of DERMIS - DENSE IRREGULAR connective tissue made of Collagen and Elastin   provides STRENGTH and FLEXIBILITY  
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Subcutaneous Layer (Hypodermis)   BENEATH DERMIS - Simple AREOLAR tissue and ATIPOSE   for FAT STORAGE and ATTACHMENT to underlying muscle tissue  
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Nails   KARITINIZED PLATES of flat EPIDERMAL cells   Grasping, Manipulation, Protection  
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Hair   KARITINIZED epithelial TUBES with a hollow core - pigmented cortex (melanin) determines hair color   follicle supplied with ARRECTOR PILI muscle - SENSATION and THERMAL insulation  
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Sebaceous Glands   arise from the walls of HAIR FOLLICLES   product: SEBUM - regulated by: SEX HORMONES - coats/SEALS Hair and Epidermis  
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Sweat (Sudoriferous) Glands   coiled epithelial tubes   product: SWEAT (water, NaCl and metabolic waste) - regulated by: TEMPERATURE and PSYCHOLOGICAL factors  
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Thermoregulation   Heat Conservation or Loss at skins surface   TO regulate body TEMPERATURE  
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Vasodilation   MORE blood flows   more HEAT LOST  
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Vasoconstriction   less BLOOD FLOWS   to KEEP HEAT  
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Absorption   Function of the Skin (uptake limited due to waxy SEBUM and KERITINIZATION)   some diffusion of GASES and FAT-soluble drugs  
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Hydro-regulation   Function of the Skin   guards against WATER LOSS or GAIN  
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Protection   Function of the Skin - 2 occlusive BARRIERS: Chemical Barrier: SEBUM, KERATIN, and MELANIN - Physical Barrier: Stratum CORNEUM and HAIR   Protection Against: BACTERIA, PARASITES, U.V. RADIATION, NOXIOUS CHEMICALS, and FRICTION  
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Chemical Barrier   SEBUM, KERATIN, and MELANIN   PROTECTION  
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Physical Barrier   Stratum CORNEUM and HAIR   PROTECTION  
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Reception   Function of the Skin - Sensory NERVES and RECEPTORS in the DERMIS   PROTECTION: sensations of TOUCH, PRESSURE, and PAIN  
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Synthesis   synthesizes Vitamin D   helps absorb CALCIUM  
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