1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
emmainna [20.7K]
2 years ago
15

Describe the basic structure and function of epidermal derivatives such as hair, nails, sweat, sebaceous and ceruminous glands.

Medicine
1 answer:
Alinara [238K]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Check explanation.

Explanation:

===> HAIR:

Basic structure: out of follicles the hair grows and contains mostly keratin(more than 90 percent of keratin composition). The hair has three(3) divisions or layers; the innermost layer which is also known as the medulla layer which is soft in texture, the middle layer which is also known as the cortex which is the centre for strength and the outermost layer known as cuticle.

function: hairs help in protect and insulation of the body. The hair also helps to control body temperature.

===> NAILS:

Basic structure: the nail can be classified into many parts but the main parts are three, namely: nail bed are in the skin, nail matrix which contains blood vessels and nail plate which is the hardest part of the nail.

Function: nails can be used for pinching and protection and covering some part of the body.

===> SWEAT GLAND:

Basic structure:

Consist of tubes or units that transport sweat out of the body. The sweat gland is located deep in the skin.

Function: used in the regulation of body temperature.

===> SEBACEOUS GLAND:

Basic structure: sebaceous gland can occur independently and they can also occur dependently by connecting with the hair follicles. Sebaceous gland release sebum.

Function: helps in regulating body temperature.

===> CERUMINOUS GLAND:

Basic structure: they are found in the auditory part of the body --the ear especially in the exterior ear canal. They consist of tubules.

Function: for lubrication and for the protection of the ear canal.

You might be interested in
What type of disasters happen in Kentucky ?
alex41 [277]

landslides, mudslides,rockslides,flooding, and tornadoes

Can you put me as brainliest?

8 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
The nurse is assessing a 2 - year - old who has a blistered sunbum across the back and shoulders . Which of the following parent
Pachacha [2.7K]

Answer:

if a child has sunburn the approprite way to treat it would be aloe and some antibotics depending on how severe the burn is. I would treat the patient and give some antibotic cream or a specific cream that is to treat several blistered burns. due to no given options on your question i have no idea what anwser to give you. if you comment on my anwser and give my the "select all that applies" ill tell you which ones are correct

Explanation:

5 0
2 years ago
how would I create a procedure on who to inform of a patients diagnosis and how would HIPAA impact the reporting process? Thanks
solniwko [45]

Answer:

Explanation:

how would I create a procedure on who to inform of a patients diagnosis and how would HIPAA impact the reporting process? Thanks for your help

8 0
3 years ago
According to the Emergency Nurses Association's (ENA) position statement, which criterion should be in place in order to use new
Alekssandra [29.7K]

Answer:

A legitimate need to master the skill is demonstrated.

Explanation:

Cuz I’m smart

8 0
2 years ago
Which is a physiological description rather than an anatomical one
xz_007 [3.2K]

Answer:

The muscles of the intestinal wall contract slowly and involuntarily.

6 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • Explain the source of the signals detected by the EMG electrodes.
    12·1 answer
  • Angie is a 16-year-old high school student with no chronic medical conditions. She completed the primary series of DTaP, IPV, PC
    9·1 answer
  • At what temperature do germs grow?
    6·1 answer
  • Mr. Ken Thomas calls to get his prescription for Ambien refilled. His pharmacy is Wolfe Drug, and the drugstore phone number is
    15·1 answer
  • Match the terms with their definitions.
    11·1 answer
  • A laboring client’s membranes rupture spontaneously. The nurse notices that the amniotic fluid is greenish-brown. What intervent
    9·1 answer
  • What color disposable mask is better black white or blue?
    13·1 answer
  • What is the stigma towards people infected with hiv/aids in russia?.
    8·1 answer
  • When caring for a patient who has had prostate surgery, report all of the following to the nurse except. *QUIZLET
    8·1 answer
  • A nurse is administering a 500 ml soapsuds enema for a client with constipation, but the client begins to complain about abdomin
    15·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!