Skin Flashcard BWHS

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Skin color is due to a pigment called

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Melanin

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The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the:

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Cuticle layer

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The stratum germinativum is composed of several layers with special cells that produce a dark skin pigment called:

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Melanin

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The protein that makes us 'waterproof' is called

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Keratin

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The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and diseases, is:

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Dermatology

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What is the outermost layer of the skin?

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Epidermis

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What is the function of melanin in the skin?

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Melanin protects the skin from UV radiation and gives skin its color.

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What is keratin and where is it found?

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Keratin is a protein found in the skin, hair, and nails that provides structure and protection.

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What are the two main layers of the skin?

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Epidermis and dermis.

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What is the role of the dermis layer?

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The dermis provides strength, elasticity, and houses blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles.