Relier Pairs Functions of Skin AnatomyVersion en ligne Parts of skin, burns, and proteins in skin par Laura Roy 1 4th Degree Burn 2 Melanin 3 Keratin 4 Skin 5 Arrector Pili Muscle 6 Follicle 7 Arteries 8 Elastin 9 2nd Degree Burn 10 Collagen 11 Sweat Glands 12 Epidermis 13 Veins 14 Dermis 15 Integumentary System 16 3rd Degree Burn 17 Hypodermis (aka- subcutaenous layer) 18 1st Degree Burn 19 Sebaceous Glands 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. Largest organ in the body. The sheath of cells and connective tissue which surrounds the root of a hair. The middle layer of your skin that contains blood vessels, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and most of your nerve receptors. A protein that forms the pigment in our skin and protects the skin from UV Causes damage to epidermis and much of the dermis (possibly subcutaneous); appears blackened and charred; often numb due to nerve damage. Secretes a substance to cool the body down. Brings deoxygenated blood away from skin tissues. The outerlayer of skin- responsible for protecting you from your environment. It is the thinnest layer, but it produces keratin and melanin. A protein that makes up hair, skin, and nails. Forms the rigidity of skin and helps with the barrier protection skin provides. Consists of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands; Provides, protection, temperature regulation, sensory function, and vitamin D synthesis. Secretes a lubricating oily matter (sebum) into the hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair. Brings oxygenated blood to the skin tissue 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" 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 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. Causes damage to epidermis; usually results in redness and pain Found in the dermis - gives the skin elasticity & flexibility