Relacionar Columnas Functions of Skin AnatomyVersión en línea Parts of skin, burns, and proteins in skin por Laura Roy 1 Elastin 2 Dermis 3 Skin 4 3rd Degree Burn 5 Epidermis 6 1st Degree Burn 7 Arrector Pili Muscle 8 Melanin 9 Hypodermis (aka- subcutaenous layer) 10 Sweat Glands 11 4th Degree Burn 12 Follicle 13 Integumentary System 14 2nd Degree Burn 15 Sebaceous Glands 16 Keratin 17 Arteries 18 Collagen 19 Veins A protein found in the dermis that provides the skin with elasticity (allows tissues in our body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting) Causes damage to epidermis and much of the dermis (possibly subcutaneous); appears blackened and charred; often numb due to nerve damage. Largest organ in the body. Secretes a substance to cool the body down. Consists of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands; Provides, protection, temperature regulation, sensory function, and vitamin D synthesis. The sheath of cells and connective tissue which surrounds the root of a hair. A protein that makes up hair, skin, and nails. Forms the rigidity of skin and helps with the barrier protection skin provides. The outerlayer of skin- responsible for protecting you from your environment. It is the thinnest layer, but it produces keratin and melanin. Attaches to the base of a hair follicle at one end and to dermal tissue on the other end; generates heat when the body is cold by allowing hairs to "stand up" Brings oxygenated blood to the skin tissue Causes damage to epidermis; usually results in redness and pain A protein that forms the pigment in our skin and protects the skin from UV Causes injury to deeper tissues, such as muscle, tendons, or bone. The burn is often black and frequently leads to loss of the burned part. Often nerves are damaged, so patient may not feel pain. Found in the dermis - gives the skin elasticity & flexibility Brings deoxygenated blood away from skin tissues. Secretes a lubricating oily matter (sebum) into the hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair. The middle layer of your skin that contains blood vessels, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and most of your nerve receptors. Deepest layer of the skin. It hosts sweat glands and fat and collagen cells, and is responsible for conserving your body’s heat and protecting your vital inner organs. Causes damage to epidermis and part of the dermis; results in redness, swelling, pain, and blisters.