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Dermatology - ANSWEER The medical branch of science that deals with the
study of skin- it's nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatments
The largest organ of the body - ANSWEER Skin
Healthy skin is... - ANSWEER Slightly moist, soft, and flexible with a texture that
is smooth and fine grained. Slightly acidic, good immune response.
Skin appendages include - ANSWEER Hair, nails, sweat, and oil glands
What areas have the thickest and thinnest skin? - ANSWEER Eyelids have the
thinnest, soles have the thickest
Calluses are caused by: - ANSWEER Continued pressure that causes thickened
areas.
What are the two areas that the skin is divided into? - ANSWEER Dermis and
epidermis or papillary/superficial, and reticular or deeper.
Epidermis - ANSWEER Outermost layer of skin, also called the cuticle. Has no
blood vessels, but many small nerve endings.
Esthetician - ANSWEER A specialist in the cleansing, preservation of health, and
beautification of the skin and body
Name the layers of the epidermis - ANSWEER Basal cell layer (stratum
germinativum), stratum granulosum (granular layer), stratum lucidum (transparent
layer), stratum corneum (horny layer)
What is the underlying or inner layer of skin? - ANSWEER The dermis, or derma,
or corium
What are Melanocytes? - ANSWEER Special cells that produce dark skin
pigment called melanin that protects the skin from the sun/ UV rays.