Skin Flashcards

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Understand the skin’s anatomy including layers and functions using flashcards.

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What is the largest organ of the human body?

Skin.

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1. What is the largest organ of the human body?

Skin.

2. How many layers does the skin have?

Three

3. What are the three layers of the skin?

Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis.

4. What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Epidermis

5. What is the deepest layer of the skin called?

Hypodermis

6. What is the thick middle layer of the skin called?

Dermis

7. What type of tissue is the epidermis mainly composed of?

Stratified squamous epithelium.

8. What is the main protein found in the epidermis?

Keratin

9. What pigment gives skin its color?

Melanin

10. What cells produce melanin?

Melanocytes

11. What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?

Stratum corneum

12. What layer of the epidermis undergoes rapid cell division?

Stratum basale

13. Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels?

Dermis

14. What protein gives the dermis strength and elasticity?

Collagen

15. What structures are located in the dermis?

Blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands.

16. What glands produce sweat?

Sudoriferous glands

17. What glands produce oil for the skin?

Sebaceous glands

18. What is the function of sebaceous glands?

Secrete sebum to lubricate and waterproof the skin.

19. What is the name of the small muscles that cause goosebumps?

Arrector pili muscles

20. What sensory receptors detect pressure in the skin?

Pacinian corpuscles

21. What sensory receptors detect light touch?

Meissner's corpuscles

22. What part of the skin contains fat for insulation?

Hypodermis

23. What vitamin is synthesized by the skin?

Vitamin D

24. How does the skin help regulate body temperature?

Through sweating and blood vessel dilation or constriction.

25. What is the main function of the epidermis?

Protection against pathogens, UV radiation, and water loss.

26. What is the tough waterproof protein in skin cells?

Keratin

27. What is the main structural protein in the dermis?

Collagen

28. Which layer anchors the skin to underlying tissues?

Hypodermis

29. What is the clear layer found only in thick skin areas?

Stratum lucidum

30. What is the scientific term for sweat glands?

Sudoriferous glands
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