CH3 PHYSIOLOGY & HISTOLOGY OF THE SKIN

Front

Physiology is most accurately described as the study of the _______________.

Back

functions of the body structures

Front

The largest organ of the body is the _______________.

Back

skin

Front

Appendages of the skin include:

Back

hair, nails, sweat and oil glands

Front

What removes and depletes lipids?

Back

exfoliation

Front

What does the skin protect against?

Back

outside elements and microorganisms

Front

The barrier function of the skin includes _______________.

Back

acid mantle

Front

What is the average pH of the acid mantle?

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5.5

Front

What does TEWL stand for?

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transepidermal water loss

Front

The intercellular cement between epidermal cells is made up of _______________.

Back

lipids

Front

The immune cells that mature in the thymus gland and attack virus-infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells are the _______________.

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T cells