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What is the approximate surface area of the skin in an average adult?
What is the approximate surface area of the skin in an average adult?
Which layer of the skin is composed of epithelial cells and serves as the outermost protective shield of the body?
Which layer of the skin is composed of epithelial cells and serves as the outermost protective shield of the body?
Where are nutrients in the blood vessels of the skin's epidermis derived from?
Where are nutrients in the blood vessels of the skin's epidermis derived from?
What is the main component of the subcutaneous tissue?
What is the main component of the subcutaneous tissue?
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Which layer of the epidermis contains stem cells and melanocytes?
Which layer of the epidermis contains stem cells and melanocytes?
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In which layer does keratinization begin?
In which layer does keratinization begin?
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Which layer is only found in thick skin?
Which layer is only found in thick skin?
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Which layer consists of dead cells filled with keratin?
Which layer consists of dead cells filled with keratin?
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What is the average renewal period for keratinocytes?
What is the average renewal period for keratinocytes?
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What can persistent friction cause in the epidermis?
What can persistent friction cause in the epidermis?
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Which cells of the epidermis produce keratin?
Which cells of the epidermis produce keratin?
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What provides nutrients to the epidermis?
What provides nutrients to the epidermis?
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Which layer consists of several cell layers with spine-like extensions and dendritic cells?
Which layer consists of several cell layers with spine-like extensions and dendritic cells?
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What is the function of the epidermis in reducing heat loss?
What is the function of the epidermis in reducing heat loss?
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What is the main function of the Stratum Corneum?
What is the main function of the Stratum Corneum?
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Which layer marks the beginning of keratinization?
Which layer marks the beginning of keratinization?
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What stimulates the appearance of terminal hairs at puberty in axillary and pubic regions?
What stimulates the appearance of terminal hairs at puberty in axillary and pubic regions?
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What is the average weekly growth rate of hair?
What is the average weekly growth rate of hair?
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What is responsible for nail growth?
What is responsible for nail growth?
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What is the most common type of baldness typically occurring in the 60s?
What is the most common type of baldness typically occurring in the 60s?
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What is the main role of eccrine sweat glands?
What is the main role of eccrine sweat glands?
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What is the function of apocrine sweat glands?
What is the function of apocrine sweat glands?
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What is the reason for the pink appearance of nails?
What is the reason for the pink appearance of nails?
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Where are apocrine sweat glands largely confined to?
Where are apocrine sweat glands largely confined to?
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What is the main component of sweat that helps prevent the body from overheating?
What is the main component of sweat that helps prevent the body from overheating?
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What is the main influence on male pattern baldness?
What is the main influence on male pattern baldness?
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What is the role of the lunule in nails?
What is the role of the lunule in nails?
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Where do emotionally induced sweating usually begin?
Where do emotionally induced sweating usually begin?
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What determines skin color?
What determines skin color?
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What gives fair skin its pinkish hue?
What gives fair skin its pinkish hue?
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What are the components of a hair shaft?
What are the components of a hair shaft?
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What determines hair color?
What determines hair color?
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Where are the sensory nerve endings in the hair follicle located?
Where are the sensory nerve endings in the hair follicle located?
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What causes goosebumps and forces sebum out of hair follicles?
What causes goosebumps and forces sebum out of hair follicles?
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What type of hair is classified as vellus?
What type of hair is classified as vellus?
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Where are hair follicles located?
Where are hair follicles located?
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What is the composition of hair?
What is the composition of hair?
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What is the role of carotene in the skin?
What is the role of carotene in the skin?
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What are the skin appendages included in the integumentary system?
What are the skin appendages included in the integumentary system?
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What is the main factor that accelerates melanin synthesis?
What is the main factor that accelerates melanin synthesis?
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What is the function of melanin in the skin?
What is the function of melanin in the skin?
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Which cells are responsible for ingesting foreign substances and activating the immune system in the epidermis?
Which cells are responsible for ingesting foreign substances and activating the immune system in the epidermis?
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What is the main component of the reticular dermis?
What is the main component of the reticular dermis?
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What determines skin color?
What determines skin color?
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What causes local accumulations of melanin in the skin?
What causes local accumulations of melanin in the skin?
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What determines differences in skin color distribution?
What determines differences in skin color distribution?
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What enzyme is responsible for melanin synthesis?
What enzyme is responsible for melanin synthesis?
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Where are tactile epithelial cells located and what is their function?
Where are tactile epithelial cells located and what is their function?
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What is the main role of the papillary dermis?
What is the main role of the papillary dermis?
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What determines the color range of melanin?
What determines the color range of melanin?
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Which layer of the skin makes up about 80% of the dermis thickness?
Which layer of the skin makes up about 80% of the dermis thickness?
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Where is melanin synthesized and transported to?
Where is melanin synthesized and transported to?
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Study Notes
Structure and Function of Hair and Skin
- Melanin synthesis is accelerated by the faster repair rate of DNA damaged by sunlight.
- Skin color is determined by melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin.
- Carotene, found in plant products like carrots, accumulates in the skin and can be converted to vitamin A.
- The pinkish hue of fair skin is due to the oxygenated pigment hemoglobin in the red blood cells.
- Skin appendages, including hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands, are part of the integumentary system.
- Hair is composed of dead, keratinized cells and has a root and shaft with three layers: medulla, cortex, and cuticle.
- Hair color is determined by different concentrations of melanin, or a related pigment called pheomelanin for red hair.
- Hair follicles extend from the epidermis into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, with a hair bulb at the base.
- The hair follicle contains sensory nerve endings, a papilla with capillaries, and a peripheral connective tissue sheath.
- Hair grows as cells in the follicle bulb divide rapidly, with new cells produced by stem cells near the skin surface.
- Each hair follicle is associated with an Arrector Pili muscle that can cause goosebumps and force sebum out of hair follicles.
- Hairs are classified as vellus (pale, fine hair) or terminal (coarse, pigmented hair), with different growth cycles.
The Structure of the Skin
- Melanocytes are spider-shaped cells in the deepest layer of the epidermis that produce melanin in membrane-bound granules called melanosomes.
- Melanin is transferred from melanocytes to nearby keratinocytes, forming a pigment shield that protects the nucleus from UV radiation.
- Dendritic cells, also known as Langerhans cells, are star-shaped cells that ingest foreign substances and activate the immune system in the epidermis.
- Tactile epithelial cells, or Merkel cells, function as touch sensory receptors at the epidermal-dermal junction.
- The dermis consists of the papillary dermis, which is areolar connective tissue with blood vessels and sensory receptors, and the reticular dermis, which is dense irregular connective tissue with collagen fibers.
- Papillary dermis contains dermal papillae with capillary loops, nerve endings, and touch receptors, contributing to grip and touch sensations.
- Reticular dermis makes up about 80% of the dermis thickness and contains collagen fibers that give skin strength and resiliency.
- Melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin determine skin color, with melanin being synthesized by melanocytes and transported to basal keratinocytes.
- Differences in skin color distribution are related to the kind and amount of melanin produced and retained by melanocytes.
- Freckles and pigmented nevi are local accumulations of melanin, while prolonged sun exposure causes substantial melanin buildup to protect skin cells from UV radiation.
- Melanin synthesis depends on an enzyme called Tyrosinase, and its two forms range in color from reddish yellow to brownish black.
- Skin color differences reflect the kind and amount of melanin made and retained, with darker-skinned individuals producing more and darker melanosomes and retaining melanin longer than fair-skinned individuals.
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Test your knowledge of the structure and function of hair and skin with this informative quiz. Explore topics such as melanin synthesis, skin color determination, hair composition, hair follicle structure, and the role of skin appendages. Learn about melanocytes, keratinocytes, dermal layers, and the factors influencing skin color. Dive into the fascinating world of hair and skin biology with this engaging quiz.
