Integumentary

Front

What are the three main layers of the skin?

Back

The epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous.

Front

What is the most common type of skin cancer that begins in cells at the base of the epidermis?

Back

Basal cell carcinoma.

Front

What is indicated by # 7 in a skin diagram?

Back

Hair follicle.

Front

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Back

Skin.

Front

To what layer of skin is letter 'B' pointing in a skin diagram?

Back

Dermis.

Front

What is the primary function of the epidermis?

Back

To provide a protective barrier against environmental hazards.

Front

What type of cells are primarily found in the epidermis?

Back

Keratinocytes.

Front

What is the role of the dermis in the skin?

Back

To provide strength, elasticity, and support to the skin.

Front

What structures are found in the dermis?

Back

Blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.

Front

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

Back

To produce oil (sebum) that lubricates the skin and hair.