skin structure and growth

the tiny grains of pigment deposited into cells of the epidermis and dermis are called

melanin

what do healthy collagen fibers allow the skin to do?

they allow the skin to stretch and contract

the acid mantle is the protective barrier made up of sebum, lipids, sweat and

water

what is one way skin protects the body from pathogens?

the skins pH level protects the body from pathogens

which layer of the dermis connects the dermis to the epidermos?

dermal/epidermal junction

what is one reason it is important for cosmetologists to understand the structure and function of skin?

cosmetologists will be able to give their clients the best beauty advice.

both collagen and elastin are mostly composed of

protein

what is one way the skins secretion function helps the body

it keeps the skin soft

the skins absorption function allows the skin to absorb some ingredients

between the cells and through the hair follicles

which of the following correctly identifies the layers of skin and fat from the outermost layer to the innermost layer?

epidedrmis, dermis, subcutaneous

__ fibers react to heat, cold, touch, pressure and pain

sensory nerve

fatty tissue found the dermis is __ tissue

subcutaneous