Chapter 2 - Skin

1. OverviewofSkin Sabrina Scarborough

2. Protection Sensation Temperature Regulation Excretion Functions

3. Microorganisms Ultraviolet Light Dehydration Abrasions Water Loss Protects Against:

4. Detects: Hot Cold Touch Pressure Pain Sensation

5. Control of Blood Flow Activity of Sweat Glands Temperature Regulation

6. Waste Products Gland Secretion Excretion

7. Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis Three Major Tissue Layers

8. Superficial Part of Skin Composed of Five Strata (Layers) Strata Corneum Strata Lucidum Stratum Granulosum Stratum Spinosum Stratum Basale Epidermis

9. Deep Part of Skin Connective Tissue Composed of Two Layers Papillary Reticular Dermis

10. Not Part of Skin Loose Connective Tissue Contains Abundant Fat Deposits Connects Skin to Muscles and Bones Hypodermis

11. Thick Skin Contains Five Strata Palms of Hands Soles of Feet Fingertips Thin Skin Generally Four Strata Covers Remaining Parts of Body Type of Skin Where Hair is Found Thick and Thin Skin

12. Determined by: Pigments Blood Circulation Thickness of Stratum Corneum Skin Color

13. Most Common Type of Cancer Result From: Ultraviolet Radiation Chemicals X-Rays Depression of Immune System Inflammation Inherited Skin Cancer