pg 193 & 194
(4). List six functions of the skin? The skin protects, helps regulate body temperature , houses sensory receptors, synthesizes chemicals, and excretes waste.
(5) Distinguish between the epidermis and the dermis? The epidermis is the outer layer and the dermis is the inner layer.
(6)Describe the subcutaneous layer? Loose connective and adipose tissue
(8)List the layers of the epidermis? Stratum corneum, stratum wadum, stratum granulosum,stratum spinosum, and stratum basle.
(13)Distinguish between the hair and hair folicle?
(15)Describe how nails are formed? Nails grow from epitheilal cell that divide and become keratinized in the lunula
(16)Explain the function of the sebaceous glands? Secrete sebum which helps keep skin and hair soft and water proof
(22) Describe the body's responses to decreasing body temperature? If temp drops below normal dermal blood vessels constrict, causing the skin to lose color and sweat glands become inactive.
(25) Describe three physiological factors that affect skin color? Melanin production, mutant genes, and the enviorment.
(27) distinguish among first, second, and third degree burns? first degree burns are minor burns, second degree burns destroy some of the epidermis as well as the under lying dermis, third degree burns destroy epidermis dermis and accessory organs of the skin.
(28)Describe possible treatments for a third degree burn? the only possible treatment would be autografting.
(29)List three effects of aging on the skin?
Friday, February 8, 2008
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You did not answer two of these questions and you totally left off the critical thinking questions from this assignment completely. Other than that, this is fine.
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