Anat & Phys

Match 1, 2, 3, 4, 5/6:
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum corneum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale
- 1:stratum corneum
- 2:stratum lucidum
- 3:stratum granulosum
- 4:stratum spinosum
- 5:stratum basale
What is the nail made of?

hard keratin
The skin growing over the base of the nail is called the

cuticle
Why does the lunula appear whiter than the rest of the nail?

thicker keratin
how long does it take to replace a nail?

3-6 months
how fast does the hair of an average person grow?

2mm/week
When does hair growth start in the fetus?

5-6 months
What is the purpose of hair?

sense insects, retain heat, sheild eyes, filter air

Author

coricrocker

181025

Card Set

Anat & Phys

Description

questions on the skin

Updated

2012-11-01T00:34:39Z