The second layer is the stratum lucidum. This is found in thicker skin and helps reduce friction between the stratum corneum and the stratum granulosm. It is made of flattened skin cells.…
The epidermis is composed of a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. Just like other epithelia, it is…
The skin is an organ composed of three anatomical layers: epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. These anatomical layers together function to provide the body with a protective barrier, body temperature regulation, sensation, excretion, the outer layer of skin…
***Hypodermis – also known as subcutaneous tissue (superficial fascia);made up of ADIPOSE TISSUE; NOT considered TRUE LAYER of SKIN!!!.…
Threats of Deep Cuts: Deep cuts can lead to the introduction of foreign bodies under the skin leading to infection. If an infection is not properly treated by medical professional staff, infection could become much severe leading to staph or gangrene, or leading to amputation in worst case scenarios. Deep cuts extend into the dermis or hypodermis, resulting in scar tissue, healing occurs in four stages the inflammatory phase, which a blood clot unties with the wound edges, the migratory phase, is when the clot becomes a scab over the cut to form a repair bridge, proliferative phase epithelial cells, collagen fibers and blood vessels grow, maturation phase is when the scab falls off and the epidermis has been restored to normal thickness.…
Thin skin - which covers the rest of the body has only 4 layers, with the stratum lucidum absent.…
First degree burns only epidermis is damaged and skin is red and swollen. Second-degree burns epidermis and upper dermis are damaged. Third-degree burns destroys entire skin layer; burned area is painless and the burn is gray-white or black.…
The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. This layer of skin acts as a barrier to help protect the body from the environment.…
Hypodermis-The bottom and thickest layer of the skin, which is made up of adipose, connective tissue and blood vessels. It provides a support framework for the skin and attachment and is a protective layer for the underlying organs and structures. (Crisp, Taylor, Douglas, & Rebeiro, 2013, p.…
First degree burns are the least severe form of burns, it only effects the outer most layer of the skin, the epidermis. After a first degree burn the skin appears red and a bit inflamed, there is usually some pain and the skin turns dry and begins to peel. Because the burn only the epidermis of the skin the symptom of the burn begin to disappear once the skins cells start to fall off. The burn should be completely healed after about 6 days. If the burn affects a large area of the skin then you should see your doctor. Treatment of this type of bur includes soaking the womb…
Welcome to the skin layers with our top layer called the Epidermis, the middle layer called the Dermis, and the bottom layer called the Subcutaneous Fat. The Epidermis guards the body and is full of Melanin which helps prevent sunburns, while the Dermis is stretchy, and stores a variety of sweat glands. However, MedlinePlus says that sunburned cells look much different than normal cells. Sun’s rays penetrate the outer skin, or the Epidermis, which destroys the Dermis, and results in the killing of skin cells. Also, the UV, UltraViolet, Rays from the sun are what cause the sunburns. Even when you are just tanning, the rays cause the melanin in your skin to become a darker color, while tanning, and sunburns, can reduce the melanin elastic, causing you to age prematurely.…
Due to the damage of the epidermis many nerve endings in the dermis have been exposed which cause pain.…
Sebaceous Glands make a substance called sebum, it rises up into the epidermis and keep the skin moist and waterproof to protect the body, the layer of fat under the dermis is called the subcutaneous layer, this layer helps to keep us warm and absorbs knocks and shocks, it also contains the hair follicles. the body also contains collagen and elastin, to make the skin tough and stretchy.…
• Unexplained burns on unlikely areas of the body, e.g. soles of the feet, palms of the hands and back, immersion burns, rope burns from an electrical appliance.…
1. Why did Allen’s heart rate and blood pressure fall in this time of emergency (i.e. at a time when you’d expect just the opposite homeostatic response)? Pg. 969…