| A | B |
|---|
| Skin synthesizes this vitamin | D |
| This is a characteristic of surface cells of the skin | They are dead/They slough off |
| The hair consists of these parts | Shaft, follicle,root, medulla and bulb |
| Functions of the skin | defense, regulation of body temp, excretion of water and salts |
| Superficial outer layer of the epidermis**composed of very thin squamous (flat) cells | Stratum corneum |
| Connects the dermis to underlying tissues | Hypodermis (subcutaneous) |
| Responsible for fingerprints | Papillary layer |
| Prolonged exposure to sun causes this | Increase in melanin production |
| Gland associated with acne | Sebaceous |
| Hair consists of this | Keratinized cells/dead cells |
| Most numerous and important sweat glands in the body | Eccrine |
| This lubricates hair and skin | Sebum |
| Heat transfer without actual contact | Radiation |
| When core body temperature increases, the body does this in order to release some heat | Increase in blood flow to the skin |
| Heat transfer using actual contact | Conduction |
| Originate in bone marrow and important in the immune function of the skin | Langerhans cells |
| Contains a papillary layer and reticular layer and plays a big part in regulating body temperature | Dermis |
| Term for skin and its appendages | Integumentary system |
| Terms for skin | Integument and cutaneous membrane |
| Time of skin turnover | 35 Days |
