Skin + Wound Care questions and answers
Skin + Wound Care questions and answers Structure of the skin - epidermis- protective waterproof layer of keratin, cells have no blood vessels of their own, regenerates easily + quickly dermis- elastic tissue made primarily of collagen; nerves, hair follicles, glands, immune cells, blood vessels subq- anchors the skin layers to underlying tissues Functions of the skin - protection- barrier against infection, prevent loss of mositur body temp- draws heat froom the skin as perspiration; dissipates heat; compensates for cold conditions
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