Skin

Front

What is the pigment responsible for skin color found in the epidermis?

Back

Melanin

Front

What is the oily substance that protects the skin against water?

Back

Sebum

Front

What effect does sunlight (UV exposure) have on folate in our body?

Back

It breaks it down.

Front

What is a skin abscess that fills with pus called?

Back

Boil

Front

What is folate?

Back

A B-Vitamin needed for nervous system development in fetuses and important for pregnancy.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Back

Epidermis

Front

What is the function of the dermis layer of the skin?

Back

It provides strength and elasticity, containing connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves.

Front

What is the role of sweat glands in the skin?

Back

They help regulate body temperature and excrete waste through perspiration.

Front

What is acne vulgaris?

Back

A common skin condition characterized by the presence of pimples, blackheads, and cysts.

Front

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

Back

They produce sebum to lubricate and protect the skin.