Jr. Ch. 7 Skin Structure VOCAB 33 Q - Carrier

Study of Skin-it’s nature, structure, functions, diseases & treatment:

• Trichology

• Biology

• Dermatology

• Chemistry

Specializes in cleaning, preserving health & beautification of skin & body

• Cosmetologist

• Dermatologist

• Chemist

• Esthetician

Outer most layer of the skin, called cuticle layer, thinnest layer

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Granulosum

Another name for, Stratum Germinativum layer

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Corneum

• Basal cell layer

• Dermis

The deepest layer in the Epidermis (Bottom Layer in Epidermis) responsible for cell growth

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Corneum

• Stratum Germinativum

• Dermis

Specialized cells that produce a dark skin pigment, protect sensitive cells in the Dermis from ultraviolet (UV) rays

• Lymph

• Blood

• Melanocytes

• Keratin

Clear yellowish fluid carries waste and impurities away from the cells

• Lymph

• Blood

• Melanocytes

• Keratin

Fluid circulating through the circulatory system (heart, veins, and capillaries)

• Lymph

• Blood

• Melanocytes

• Keratin

A fiber protein that makes up (principle component) hair & nails

• Lymph

• Blood

• Melanocytes

• Keratin

Just above Stratum Germinativum layer, spiny layer that begins the process that causes cells to shed (Holds Moisture)

• Stratum spinosum

• Stratum Germinativum

• Stratum Granulosum

• Stratum Corneum