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Identify the structure indicated by the red arrow

Identify the structure indicated by the red arrow

Identify the structure indicated by the red arrow

Identify the structure indicated by the red arrow

Identify the structure indicated by the red arrow

Identify the structure indicated by the red arrow

Identify the structure indicated by the red arrow

Identify the structure indicated by the red arrow

Identify the structure indicated by the red arrow

The protective dead layer of cells of the outer epidermis is called the:

Melanocytes lie primarily within the _________________ of the skin

What is one important function for melanin?

The epidermal ridges or fingerprints are probably caused by the _____.

The strength of the dermis would mainly be due to _____.

It is the body's __________________ glands that secretes an oily liquid that naturally moisturizes the skin.

The layer that binds skin to deep tissue layers.

What skin disease is caused by too much exposure to the sun's ultra-violet radiation?

The epidermis is composed of what kind of cells?

What types of cells found in the epidermis contain nerve endings that are touch receptors?

What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?

What part of a hair can be seen?

What part of the hair provides cells for new growth?

Concerning skin color, which of these statements is NOT correctly matched?

Skin color is due to a pigment called _____.

The "clear layer" of the epidermis that is only present in certain areas of the body (palms of the hands and soles of the feet) is called:

Which type of cell is found in the hypodermis?

Full thickness burns involve damage to the ______.

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. It is most characteristic of a ___________ plaque.

Which type of sweat gland is found in the arm pits and produces a foul odor due to bacteria decomposing organic wastes?

Dermal tissue is made of areolar & dense connective tissue to give skin _________& _________.

The pigment carotene can give a person a _________.

Using the acronym ABCDE as it relates to skin cancer, A refers to

Tiny openings at the skin’s surface are called ---

How does sweating actually keep us cooler?

The part of the integumentary system that is found all over the body except for the palms, soles of the feet and lips

A contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet. It can also spread to the toenails and the hands.

A group of inherited disorders where there is little or no production of the pigment melanin.

This is part of the nail plate that extends past the fingertip. It is referred as “distal edge”, that is shaped or trimmed in the nail care service.

It is found at the end of the fingertip. This serves as protective seal or barrier from harmful bacteria and it is considered a sensitive part.

This part of the nail where the nail plate rests on. It is also a continuation of the matrix and it is abundantly supplied with blood vessels and nerves. This makes our nails appear pinkish.

This is referred also as “root of the nail”. It is situated beneath the cuticle. It is where the keratin cells are manufactured forming our nail plate. It contains blood vessels and nerves. When it is damaged the nail will be deformed as it grows.

It is referred to as “moon” which is found at the base of the nail, a front end of the matrix. It is pearly in color because of the keratin cells that haven’t been flattened yet. As this keratin cells lose viability, they separate becoming transparent and forming our nail plate.

It is the overlapping epidermis around the nail found at the base. It serves as a protection from harmful bacteria.

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