Health Science I Anatomy & Physiology
Composed of the skin, sweat and oil glands, hair, and nails. Accounts of 7% of the body’s weight. Major role is protection. Varies in thickness. Composed of 3 distinct layers. Epidermis Dermis Subcutaneous/Hypodermis
The outermost layer of the skin Not considered your “true skin” Water-repellent cells made of protein (kerationcytes) make up 90% of the epidermis Oil (sebaceous) and sweat glands (suderiferous) as well as hair follicles lie in the epidermis Contains the stratified squamous epithelium and it lacks blood vessels
Contains the nerves, sweat glands, oil glands, and blood vessels Considered your “true skin” The dermis nourishes the epidermis. The middle layer of skin
Parts of the hair Shaft Root Hair follicle
Function is to protect the fingers and toes from injury. Composed of keratin. Consists of the nail bed, lunula, and the cuticle.
Dehydration, protein loss, and infection First degree burns-only the epidermis is damaged Second degree burns-epidermis and upper dermis damaged. May include blisters Third degree burns-full thickness. Not painful. Skin grafting is almost always necessary.