Cosmo Ch.7
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ashleighaaron on February 22, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Adipose | Tissue that gives smoothness and contour to the body, contains fats for use as energy, and also acts as a protectiove cushion for the outer skin. |
| Blood | Nutritive fluid circulating through the circulatory system (heart,veins,arteries, and capillaries) to supply oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues, and to remove carbon dioxide and waste from them. |
| Collagen | Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength |
| Comedone | Pore impaction that could lead to an acne papule or pustule |
| Dermatologist | Physician engaged in the science of treating the skin, including its structures, functions, diseases and treatment |
| Dermatology | Medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin and its nature, structure, functions, diseases and treatment |
| Dermis | Underlying or inner layer of the skin; also called the derma, corium, cutis, or true skin |
| Elastin | Protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue |
| Epidermis | Outermost layer of the skin; also called the cuticle |
| Esthetician | Specialist in the cleansing, preservation of health, and beautification of the skin and body |
| Keratin | Fiber protein that is the principle component of hair and nails |
| Melanin | Tiny grains of pigment ( coloring matter) deposited in the basal cell layer of the epidermis and papillary lauers of the dermis |
| Melanocytes | Melanin-forming cells |
| Motor Nerve Fibers | Distributed to the arrector pili muscles attached to the hair follicles |
| Papillary Layer | Outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis |
| Reticular Layer | Deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients; contains cells, vessels, glands, and follicles |
| Retinoic Acid | Prescription cream for acne |
| Sebaceous Glands | Oil glands of the skin connected to hair follicles |
| Secretory Coil | Coiled base of sweat glands |
| Secretory Nerve Fibers | Distributed to the sweat and oil glands of the skin |
| Stratum Corneum | Outer layer of the epidermis |
| Stratum Germinativum | Also known as the basal cell layer, the deepest live layer of the epidermis that produces new epidermal skin cells and is responsible for growth. |
| Stratum Granulosum | Granular layer of the epidermis |
| Epidermal-Dermal Junction | The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis |
| Stratum Lucidum | Clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface |
| Stratum Spinosum | Spiny layer of the epidermis |
| Subcutaneous Tissue | Fatty layer found below the dermis that gives smoothness and contour to the body, contains fat for use as energy, and also acts as a protective cushion for the outer skin; also called adipose or subcutis tissue |
| Subcutis | see "asipose" (same thing) |
| Sudoriferous Glands | Sweat glands of the skin |
| Tactile Corpuscles | Small epidermal structures with nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure |
| Vitamin A | Aids in the health, function and repair of skin cells |
| Vitamin C | Is needed for the proper repair of the skin and various tissues |
| Vitamin D | Promotes the healthy and rapid healing of the skin |
| Vitamin E | Helps fight against, and protect the skin from the harmful effects of the suns rays |
| Basal Cell Layer | Also known as the stratum germinativum layer; the deepest, live layer of the epidermis that produces new epidermal skin cells and is responsible for growth |
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