Skin Structure, Growth, & Nutrition

Front

Which of the following correctly identifies the layers of skin from the outermost layer to the innermost layer? Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous

Back

Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous

Front

Which one is not an appendage of the Dermis: Sebaceous gland, Sensory nerve, Arrector pili muscle?

Back

Comedone

Front

Skin gets its strength, form, and flexibility from _____________.

Back

collagen and elastin

Front

Fatty tissue found below the dermis is ____________ tissue.

Back

subcutaneous

Front

As cells die they are pushed to the surface to replace dead cells that are shed from the ______________.

Back

horny layer/stratum corneum

Front

___________________ fibres react to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain.

Back

sensory nerve

Front

The sudoriferous/sweat glands excrete perspiration, detoxify the body, and ________________.

Back

regulate body temperature

Front

What is the protein that protects moisture loss, and is found in the skin, hair & nails?

Back

Keratin

Front

Which Vitamin is produced in the sebum & stimulated by UV light for the formation & maintenance of bone?

Back

Vitamin D

Front

Fibroblast cells stimulate the production of___________________.

Back

Collagen & Elastin