How do genetic factors, exposure to sunlight,and hormones determine the amount of melanin inthe skin?

Q: How does the papillary layer of the dermis affect the appearance of the epidermis?

A: Introduction :- The papillary layer is defined by rete ridges (also known as papillae), which are…

Q: Describe how the skin contributes to the regulation of bodytemperature, storage of blood,…

A: The skin is considered to be the  largest organ of the body, with the total area of about 20 square…

Q: How does the skin serve as a protective barrier?

A: The Skin comprised of mainly two layers. Outermost layer is known as "epidermis " and inner layer is…

Q: Describe the physiology of the skin

A: The skin is the largest organ in the body. It is also one of the sense organs because it consists of…

Q: Describe the histological structure of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue?

A: Skin is the protective, water-proof, and sensitive covering of the body. It has 3 layers. Epidermis…

Q: What is Sweat glands?

A: A group of tissue (organ) working together in order to release a biochemical substance to complete a…

Q: What differences do you notice in histology of the skin where malignant melanoma is present relative…

A: Melanoma or malignant melanoma, is a type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing…

Q: In which layer of skin are sebaceous glands found?

A: Glands are defined as the group of specialized cells that are able to produce or secrete the…

Q: Describe the skin as an organ. Include the various tissuesthat compose it, and briefly describe the…

A: Physiology is the study of animal functions and can be investigated at the level of cells, tissues,…

Q: How does the function of melanin explain not only the variety of skin colors but susceptibility to…

A: Melanin produced by the melanocytes is the major determinant of skin color in majority of the…

Q: What is epidermal homeostasis?

A: The steady-state of chemical, physical, and internal conditions is termed homeostasis. At this…

Q: What special qualities does the connective tissue of the dermis have?

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Q: What criteria are used to distinguish thin and thick skin?

A: Skin is the biggest and one of the most important organs in the human body. It functions as an…

Q: State the function of the dermal papilla, hair receptor, and piloerector muscle associated with a…

A: The hair follicles are located in the dermis layer of skin, the cells of hair follicles are present…

Q: Describe briefly the stages in the formation of hair in epidermal layers

A: Formation, keratinization and elimination of the hair: the hair cycle  Throughout the course of a…

Q: What is the principle function of the skin?

A: Integument: Skin(Epidermis+dermis) and its derivatives make Integumented. Skin: It is the outer…

Q: How does the dermis of our skin relate to its functions of protection, temperature control, waste…

A: Dermis of our skin helps body to stay fit and healthy in some manner that are discussed below-

Q: Explain how each accessory organ of the skin aids inhomeostasis.

A: Ans: Homeostasis: It deals with studying the internal, physical as well as chemical conditions of…

Q: Why doesn’t epidermal wound healing result in scar formation?

A: After an injury, a scar is a patch of fibrous tissue that covers natural skin. Scars form as a part…

Q: What are the three pigments in the skin and how do they contribute to skin color?

A: The three pigments in the skin are : Carotene , Hemoglobin and Melanin

Q: What are the four accessory organs of the skin?

A: We know that Skin is the outermost layer of the body which provides protection to the body. It acts…

Q: What pigments are responsible for skin color?

A: We can say that The skin color of humans is affected by many different substances. There are three…

Q: Describe several functions of the skin

A: The largest organ of the integumentary system is referred to as skin. The human skin is the outer…

Q: what are the integument and its derivatives? Show the differences between thick and thin skin based…

A: The integument is present in unicellular organisms such as bacteria and protozoans. It refers to the…

Q: What are the goals of skin preparation?

A: There are following goals of skin preparation  1. To keep the microbial count within the sterile…

Q: In which layer of skin are sweat glands usually located?

A: All the multicellular animals are composed of different types of cells. Groups of cells are similar…

Q: What is skin color?

A: The skin color in human varies greatly. It depends on pigmentation which is caused by melanin.

Q: From deepest to most superficial, name and describe thefive strata of the epidermis. In which…

A: Anatomy and physiology are the branches of biology, and anatomy deals with the study of the…

Q: Identify the five layers of the epidermis.

A: Epidermis It is a layer of skin that is involved in providing a protective barrier against…

Q: What are some of the important structures of the integument (skin) system?

A: Skin is the outer most covering of the body surrounding muscles of our body. Skin is the largest…

Q: In which specific layer of the skin are the Meissner's corpuscles located? stratum basale O…

A: Meissner's corpuscles are encapsulated touch receptors. Fingertips and lips are the body parts…

Q: How does skin cancer demonstrate the connection between anatomy and physiology?

A: Cancer has many forms, some are inherited and others are caused by radiation or harmful chemicals.…

Q: 1a.How many layers of epidermis are found in thin skin? b. What are the most numerous sudoriferous…

A: Skin is composed of multiple layers held together by connective tissue. The two main layers of the…

Q: What is the primary function of the Integumentary system?

A: The integumentary system is an organ that comprises of the supporting nerves and blood vessels, as…

Q: What is the function ofkeratin in the epidermis?

A: Introduction  Our body is formed of various cells. These large number of cells are arranged in a…

Q: What forms the most superficial layer of the skin?

A: The most superficial layer of the skin is the epidermis which is attached to the deeper dermis. The…

Q: How do the three types of skin cancer differ?

A: With aging, the epidermal layer of the skin becomes thin, and also the melanocytes in this layer…

Q: What is the Branch of science which deals with the study of skin of man?

A: Science is a term which is used for the study of the subject which is based on the facts and…

Q: What is the different structure associated with the epidermis and its function?

A: Structures associated with epidermis are as follows ;  Stratum corneum, Startum lucidium, Stratum…