Milady Chapter 7 Skin Structure and Growth

What do arrector pili muscles do?

Stratum Germinativum is the deepest layer of the epidermis. Which of these is also true.

Subcutaneous tissue, a fatty tissue, is found between the dermis and the epidermis.

Dermal Papillae - located at the bottom of the hair follicle - are what shape?

--The skin is the largest organ of the human body. An adult's skin can weigh 6-9lbs.

Calluses are helpful, but we can remove them if they are painful.

The inner layer of skin is called the dermis.

Vitamin D- synthesized by the sun - allows for absorption of calcium.

The outermost layer, aka the horny layer, is a protective layer. What is the scientific name?

Collagen gives skin?

Select All That Apply: Healthy skin should be....

Elastin gives skin...

What do Dermatologists study?

Dermatologists go to school for 10 years.

How much of our bodies weight is made up of water?