Questions and Answers
What is the function of the subcutaneous layer?
Provide insulation for the body
Where is melanin produced to protect underlying layers from ultraviolet radiation?
Stratum germinativum
What is the medical term for ringworm?
Tinea corporis
What causes impetigo, a superficial skin infection?
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What is the characteristic feature of rosacea?
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Study Notes
Skin Functions and Conditions
- The subcutaneous layer acts as a shock absorber, fastens the skin to underlying bones, and stores energy in the form of adipose tissue.
- Melanin is produced in the stratum basale of the epidermis to protect underlying layers from ultraviolet radiation.
- The medical term for ringworm is tinea.
- Impetigo, a superficial skin infection, is caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria.
- The characteristic feature of rosacea is the appearance of redness and flushing on the face, often accompanied by small, inflamed pustules and telangiectasias.
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