Human Skin Flashcard

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What percentage of skin cancers are melanomas?

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4% of skin cancers.

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What percentage of skin cancer deaths are caused by melanomas?

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80% of skin cancer deaths.

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What is pheomelanin?

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A reddish yellow pigment.

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What is the primary function of a melanocyte?

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To produce melanin.

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What type of melanin is a brownish-black pigment found in the epidermis?

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Eumelanin.

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What does the dermis do in relation to the epidermis?

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Binds the epidermis to underlying tissues.

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What is the role of melanin in the skin?

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Melanin provides pigmentation and protects against UV radiation.

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What are the two main types of melanin?

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Eumelanin and pheomelanin.

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What is the outermost layer of skin called?

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Epidermis.

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What is the function of the epidermis?

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To act as a barrier to protect underlying tissues.