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What is the primary function of the epidermis?
What is the primary function of the epidermis?
Which cells in the epidermis are responsible for producing keratin?
Which cells in the epidermis are responsible for producing keratin?
What is autografting in the context of skin grafting?
What is autografting in the context of skin grafting?
Which layer of the skin contains collagen bundles, blood vessels, and nerve fibers?
Which layer of the skin contains collagen bundles, blood vessels, and nerve fibers?
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What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?
What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?
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What causes dandruff to occur?
What causes dandruff to occur?
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Which layer of the dermis is rich in capillaries?
Which layer of the dermis is rich in capillaries?
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What is the role of melanocytes in the epidermis?
What is the role of melanocytes in the epidermis?
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What is the composition of the subcutaneous tissue layer?
What is the composition of the subcutaneous tissue layer?
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Where are new skin cells generated from?
Where are new skin cells generated from?
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What do nails grow from?
What do nails grow from?
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What is a characteristic feature of the reticular layer of dermis?
What is a characteristic feature of the reticular layer of dermis?
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Which tissue type is NOT found in the skin?
Which tissue type is NOT found in the skin?
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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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What is the origin of the epidermis layer of the skin?
What is the origin of the epidermis layer of the skin?
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What is the function of subcutaneous tissue?
What is the function of subcutaneous tissue?
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What is the approximate surface area of the skin in an adult?
What is the approximate surface area of the skin in an adult?
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Which glands are located in the dermis layer of the skin?
Which glands are located in the dermis layer of the skin?
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What percentage of the average human's weight does the skin account for?
What percentage of the average human's weight does the skin account for?
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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
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What does 'subcutaneous' mean in relation to the skin?
What does 'subcutaneous' mean in relation to the skin?
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What gives the skin its waterproof feature?
What gives the skin its waterproof feature?
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What is contained in the hypodermis layer?
What is contained in the hypodermis layer?
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What is the role of sweat glands in the skin?
What is the role of sweat glands in the skin?
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Study Notes
- The epidermis is a layer of stratified squamous epithelium that forms the outermost layer of the skin.
- New skin cells are generated from stem (basal) cells in the deepest layer of the epidermis.
- Autografting is the process of using a patient's own skin for grafting, while allografting involves using skin from another person.
- The epidermis contains keratinocytes, which produce keratin, a waterproof protein that hardens and flattens as cells reach the surface.
- Dandruff occurs when the rate of keratinization in the skin of the scalp is increased.
- The epidermis also contains specialized cells: dendritic cells (macrophages) that stimulate the immune system, and melanocytes that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color.
- The dermis is the layer of dense connective tissue beneath the epidermis, made up of collagen bundles, elastic fibers, blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerve fibers.
- The dermis can be divided into the papillary layer, which is rich in capillaries, and the reticular layer, which contains the dense collagen fibers.
- The subcutaneous tissue layer is composed of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue, providing insulation and protective padding.
- Accessory organs of the skin include nails, which grow from epithelial cells and are protected by the cuticle, and hair follicles, which secrete sebum for lubrication and contain melanocytes for pigmentation.
- Sweat glands are tubules that open onto the surface of the skin and play a role in body temperature regulation by producing sweat.
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