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What is the epidermis composed of

stratified squamos
Which layer is licker dermis or epidermis

dermis
The dermis is composed of

Dense connective tissue and adipose
What divides the dermis from the epidermis

basement membrane
What are melanocytes and where are they located

Cells that contain a pigment melanin and they are found in the epidermis
What determines skin color

The amount on pigment melanin and the size of granules
What factors can determine skin color

Genetics, environmental and physiological
What is melanin

Pigment that protects the body
Why does the epidermis need to be close to the dermis

Because the dermis blood vessels that supply nutrients to the epidermis
Another name for Subcutanoeus layer

Hyodermis
Where are all the accessory organs located

Dermis
Where does mitosis take place in the nails

Lunula
What happens to new cells as they grow older

They keratinized
Three places where hair is not found

Palms, lips and soles
What causes goose bumps

Arrector pili muscle
What is sebum

oil
What is the signifcance of Sebaceous glands

To moisturize and waterproof the hair shaft
Where are Approcine and Eccrine glands found
- Aprocrine: groin and area under armpits
- Eccrine: forehead, neck and back
What are Aprocrine and Eccrine glands
- Aprocrine- kicks in after puberty
- Eccrine- temp. regulation
Two examples of modified sweat glands

Mammry glands and Ceruminous glands (ear wax)
Name the strata in order from deep to superficial

Basale, Spinosum, Granulosum, Lucidum, Cornuem
Which skin cancer arises from moles

Melanoma
Impetigo is caused by..... and... infection

Strept and Staph
What are scabs

Skin infection caused by an itch mite

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