Melanocytes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Merkel Cell function somatosensory: light touch, neuroendocrine function? Which skin zone has the most genetic diseases? basement membrane zone Melanocytes synthesize the pigment melanin What happens during keratinization? flatten, lose organelles, form fibrous protein (keratin), dehydrate, thicken Predominant cells in the epidermis keratinocytes - 80%

Skin is the _________ organ of body in surface area and weight. largest Dermatology is the medical specialty concerning the diagnosing and treatment of skin disorders What are the two layers of skin called? epidermis and dermis Epidermis consists of 5 layers varying in thickness; does not contain blood vessels or nerves; contains melanocytes What are the 5 layers of the epidermis in order from the innermost layer to the outermost layer? stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum...

Practice for Esthetics State Board Exam V.1 correctly answered 2023Dermatology The scientific study of the skin Sanitation A level of decontamination a product containing antiseptic reaches Stratum Germinativum Also refer to as the basal layer Anagen Phase The phase of hair growth, in which the hair is actively growing At each treatment A new client schedules for a series of chemical treatments, the consultation form is reviewed and signed when? Telangecta...

Oregon State Board Practice Exam: Nail Technology Latest Update Graded A+ water content of nails 15-25% full replacement of toenails takes how long? 9-12 months full replacement of fingernails takes how long? 4-6 months agnail another name for hangnail leukonychia whitish discoloration or white spots caused by minor injury to the nail matrix melanocytes pigment cells onychorrhexis split & brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and rough appearance: can be caused ...

Skin Facts - -Size: 2 square meters -Weight: 15% TBW -Recieves 1/3 of total circulation. -Largest Organ Skin Functions - -Thermoregulation -Protection -Immunity -Sensation -Metabolism -Communication Epidermal Appendages (Skin) - -Nails -Hair Follicles -Sweat glands Epidermis (Layers--superficial to deep) - -Stratum corneum -stratum lucidum -stratum granulosum stratum spinosum -stratum basle Epidermis - -Outermost layer-uniform thickness (except palms/soles = 0.06-0.6 mm) -Stra...

Average time of hair, reappearance after tweezing or waxing: Deep, coarse, bulbous terminal hair (as on chins) - ANSWER5 to 6 weeks Average time of hair, reappearance after tweezing or waxing: Medium depth, terminal hair (as on side of face and body) - ANSWER6 to 7 weeks Average time of hair, reappearance after tweezing or waxing: Medium depth intermediate or accelerated vellus hair - ANSWER7 to 9 weeks Average time of hair, reappearance after tweezing or waxing: Shallow v...

Rugae folds in the stomach that increase surface area connective tissue characterized by extracellular material that separate cells from one another melanoma cancer involving uncontrollable growth of melanocytes Killer T Cells attack and destroy infected body cells Hypothalamus plays a role in regulating the autonomic nervous system for processes like homeostasis vaccination introduction into the body of dead or disabled pathogen or of a harmless microbe with the protein of a pathog...

Ati teas 7 Question and answers correctly solvedWhich of the following best describes the function of melanocytes - correct answer Production of melanin ( Melanocytes produce melanin that protect the body from ultraviolet radiation. In the human body, which of the following body parts are in a superior position to the lungs? - correct answer Trachea and brain The part of the arm that is most distal to the shoulder of the human body - correct answer The thumb is farthest away from th...

Wound Care Exam One Questions and Answers (Graded A)Wound Care Exam One Questions and Answers (Graded A)Wound Care Exam One Questions and Answers (Graded A)Wound Care Exam One Questions and Answers (Graded A)Wound Care Exam One Questions and Answers (Graded A) Which of the following is not a cell of the epidermis -keratinocytes -Desmosomes -Melanocytes -Elastin - ANSWER-Elastin What is the first line of defense against environmental agents? -Lymphocytes

A&P 1 101 Module 7 Exam (GRADED A+) Integumentary System Question 1 0 / 5 pts Identify the region and the layer of skin that is highlighted in blue. (Also indicated by the arrow, below) *NOTE: To receive full credit you must label two regions. Your Answer: papilary region of the dermis Stratum spinosum; Epidermis (Must have both for full credit) Question 2 5 / 5 pts A- Identify the sensory cell receptor highlighted in blue, below, also indicated by the arrow. B- What sensory information is detec...