Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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Why doesn't epidermal wound healing result in scar formation?
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- List the five layers of epidermis from deep to superficial.What are the distinctive features of each layer? Which layeris often absent?arrow_forwardOne important function provided by the layer of epidermis indicated by the arrow is:arrow_forwardDandruff is caused by excessive shedding of cells from the outer layer of skin in the scalp. Thus, dandruff is composed of cells from which epidermal layer?arrow_forward
- Many antiaging skin creams contain collagen and hyaluronic acid. Manufacturers claim that the collagen and hyaluronic acid applied to the surface of the skin will be absorbed into the dermis, where they will be incorporated into dermal tissue?arrow_forwardYour friend just spent a day at the beach but forgot to use sunscreen. That evening she complains of a great deal of pain and you notice that her skin is red and beginning to form large blisters. What type of burn has she suffered? What other potential long-term damage has she done to her skin?arrow_forwardOUTLINE the different epidermal layers with their unique properties and their functions.arrow_forward
- Describe briefly the stages in the formation of hair in epidermal layersarrow_forwardSix months ago, Chef Eduardo sliced through the end of his right thumbnail. Although the surrounding nail grows normally, this part of his nail remains split and doesn’t seem to want to “” What has happened to cause this?arrow_forwardHere is a general view of thick skin. Please use arrows to point to the following: epidermis dermis dermal papilla epidermal ridge hypodermisarrow_forward
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