Regis NU650 Module 1 – Derm Exam Questions And Answers

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Epidermis - ANSWER The outermost layer of the skin Dermis - ANSWER Layer of skin beneath the epidermis; the inner supportive layer Sebaceous glands - ANSWER Glands that produce an oily substance cal... led serum that is secreted through hair follicles Eccrine sweat glands - ANSWER Glands that produce sweat directly onto the skin's surface Apocrine sweat glands - ANSWER Glands that produce a thick, milky secretion found in the armpit and groin Subcutaneous tissue - ANSWER Adipose tissue made up of lobules of fat Melanin - ANSWER Brownish pigment that increase when exposed to sunlight Carotene - ANSWER Yellow pigmentation of the skin especially found in the palms and soles Oxyhemoglobin - ANSWER A bright red pigment, causes redding of the skin Deoxyhemoglobin - ANSWER Blue pigment when oxygen is released to the tissues [Show More]

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