Erika Anne B.

Tatel

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EPIDERMIS: The outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof

barrier and creates our skin tone. The dermis, beneath the

epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and

sweat glands.

DERMA: To support and protect the skin and deeper layers, assist in

thermoregulation, and aid in sensation.

HYPODERMIS: The subcutaneous layer lying below the dermis; it

consists largely of fat. It provides the main structural support for the

skin, as well as insulating the body from cold and aiding shock

absorption.

SUBCOTANEOUS LAYER: A layer of insulation to protect your

internal organs and muscles from shock and changes in

temperature.

PORES: They allow sweat and oil to escape through your skin,

cooling you off and keeping your skin healthy while getting rid of

toxins. Pores are also the openings of hair follicles.

HAIR: Serves as mechanical protection for the skin, increases

sensory function, and aids in regulating body temperature.

HAIR SHAFT: The part of the hair that is above the skin. These cells

attach themselves to antigens that invade damaged skin and alert

the immune system to their presence.

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SWEAT PORE: To regulate temperature and remove waste by secreting water,

sodium salts, and nitrogenous waste (such as urea) onto the skin surface.

STRATANUM CORNEUM: A barrier between the deeper layers of skin and

the outside environment, preventing toxins and bacteria from entering the

body. It also helps to keep moisture from evaporating into the atmosphere,

which keeps the skin hydrated.

SQUAMOUS CELLS: The thickest layer of the epidermis, and is involved in the

transfer of certain substances in and out of the body.

BASAL CELLS: Are small round-shaped cells found in the basal cell layer.

Continuously force the older cells toward the uppermost layer of the skin,

where they are finally shed.

NERVE: The sensory nerves in the epidermis serve to sense and transmit heat,

pain, and other noxious sensations.

HAIR FOLLICLE: Involves more than just hair fiber production. Hair follicles

interact closely with the skin immune and neuroendocrine systems, supporting

immunosurveilance against pathogens and aiding sensory perception. Hair

follicles can also assist in wound healing and skin repigmentation.

SWEAT GLAND: It controlled by the sympathetic nervous system, regulates

body temperature. When internal temperature rises, the sweat glands secrete

water to the skin surface, where heat is removed by evaporation.

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HAIR BULB: The hair bulb forms the base of the hair follicle. In

the hair bulb, living cells divide and grow to build the hair shaft.

Blood vessels nourish the cells in the hair bulb, and deliver

hormones that modify hair growth and structure at different

times of life.

VEIN: The hair bulb forms the base of the hair follicle. In the hair

bulb, living cells divide and grow to build the hair shaft. Blood

vessels nourish the cells in the hair bulb, and deliver

hormones that modify hair growth and structure at different

times of life.

ARTERY: The arteries of the skin have been postulated to form a

profound plexus at the dermal/hypodermal junction and a

superficial plexus in the papillary dermis. It provide nutrients to

the skin and help regulate body temperature.

ADIPOSE TISSUE: Adipose tissue is commonly known as body

fat. It is found all over the body. ts main role in the body is

function as a fuel tank for the storage of lipids and triglycerides.