Health Assessment I (NR-302) Chapter 13- Skin, Hair, Nails OUTLINE study guide
3 Layers of skinEpidermis- inner Basal cell layer & outer Horny layerDermis- supportive layer made of connective tissue and collagen- nerves, sensory receptors, blood vessels, and lymphatics and hair follicles, and sweat glands.Subcutaneous- adipose tissueTypes of GlandsSebaceous gland- hair follicle sebum, oily substance, for lubrication. Scalp, forehead, face, and chin. (everywhere EXCEPT palms and soles)Eccrine gland- Sweat glands. Coiled Tubules. Mature at 2 months. Saline solutionApocrine gland- thick, milky secretion, creates body odor. (axillae, anogenital area, nipples, and naval area)Common Appearance desc
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