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Miladys Study Ch 7 Word Scramble

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Briefly describe healthy skin	Slightly moist, soft and flexible with a texture that ideally is smooth and fine-grained. Surface is slightly acidic, and its immune responses react quickly to organisms that touch or try to enter it
The outtermost layer of skin and is the thinnest layer of skin, forming the protective covering for the body	Epidermis (aka cuticle)
What is the Basal Cell Layer also known as	Stratum Germinativum
Stratum Germinativum is the	deepest layer of the epidermis
The underlying layer of skin. It is about 25 times thicker than the epidermis.	Dermis
Papillary Layer	Outter layer of the dermis, contains dermal papillae and melanocytes
Reticular Layer	Deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients. Contains fat cells, sweat glands, blood vessels, hair follicles, lymph vessels, arrector pili and oil glands
How is the skin nourished?	Blood supplies nutrients and oxygen to the skin. Nutrients are molecules from food, such as protein, carbs and fats. These nutrients are necessary for cell life, repair and growth.
What are the 3 types of nerve fibers found in the skin?	Motor Nerve Fibers Sensory Nerve Fibers Secretory Nerve Fibers
What is collagen?	Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength
Sudoriferous Glands [Sweat]	Regulate the body's temperature and help to eliminate waste products from the body
Sebaceous Glands [Oil]	Secrete sebum which lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair
What are the 6 important functions of the skin?	Protection Sensation Heat Regulation Excretion Secretion Absorption
The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin and it's nature, structure, functions, diseases and treatment	Dermatology