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Only a few millimeters of skin separate our bodies from the dangers of the outside world Yet skin146s multilayered design provides us with the perfect combination of strength flexibility and durabilit. Keratinization. is the process of replacing viable cells in the stratum basale with more and more of the waxy keratin protein as cells move from the deepest layer to the surface layer.. Constant friction can stimulate the process and produce a callus (an even thicker buildup of keratinocytes in the stratum . Introduction to the SKIN! . Integumentary System . Skin (aka- . cutaneous. membrane). Nails. Hair Follicles. Skin Glands. The skin is the largest organ by weight. Functions. :. Protective covering. Slows water loss. HCT I. Layers of The Skin. Two primary layers. Epidemis. Dermis. Subcutaneous Tissue- A layer of loose connective tissue and fat that supports the epidermis and dermis.. Insulates the body. Stored source of energy. Dr . Ali elethawi. Specialist dermatologist . C.A.B.D ,F .I .C.M.S .  . The integumentary system is synonymous with. : . . The skin and its appendages . : . sweat glands, nails, hair, sebaceous glands & arrector pili muscles. . Divided into 3 basic layers:. 1. Epidermis. 2. Dermis. 3. Subcutaneous tissue. Epidermis: top level. Made up of 5 cell layers (from bottom to top):. Basal (deep). Spinus. Granular. Lucidum. Corneum (superficial). Dermis: middle layer. A. Tissue . Type. Tissue: . Dense Irregular Connective Tissue. Contains: . Collagen. Fibers: Strong and resist stretching but can bend. Elastic. Fibers: allow stretching but also recoil back. Skin Pigment. The color of your skin is due to an interaction between:. (1) epidermal pigmentation. (2) dermal circulation. Epidermal Pigmentation. Two pigments present in the epidermis:. (1) Carotene – orange-yellow pigment found in the stratum . Chapter 6: Integumentary System I. Introduction A. Introduction 1 . The skin is composed of several kinds of tissues. 2. Skin is a protective covering that prevents many harmful substances from entering the body. Chapter 6: Integumentary System I. Introduction A. Introduction 1 . The skin is composed of several kinds of tissues. 2. Skin is a protective covering that prevents many harmful substances from entering the body. Anatomy & Physiology. ivyanatomy.com. . Skin and Its Tissues. An . Organ . is composed of two or more tissues. Skin (Cutaneous Membrane) . is the largest organ by weight. Two Layers of Skin include:. The thickness of the epidermis is varies according to the region of the body, reaching maximum thickness about 4mm in the back. Dermis contain two layers the outermost . papillary layer. and deeper . Knowledge of the structure, functions and conditions of the skin, are . essentials for understanding how to optimally serve our clients at every level. Did you know…. The skin is the body’s largest organ. dr. Ahmed Almusawi 1 DERMIS The dermis is the layer of connective tissue that supports the epidermis and binds it to the subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis). The thickness of the dermis varies with the . Dr.Mahadevi. A.L. Dept of Physiology. SKHMC.