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What is the name of the strong intercellular connections in the skin?
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Does skin cells have intercellular matrix?
Skin cells have intercellular matrix which controls communication in the skin. This is as a result of the loose outer later of the skin which gives it an identity.
What is intercellular cement?
It is the cushion of lipid substance between the cells of the stratum corneum layer of the epidermis that keeps the skin from dehydrating and helps protect the skin from irritative substances.
What are the connections between the receptors in the skin and the CNS?
not a clue
Name the two organs systems that are associated with the skin?
The skin is an organ by itself, but the circulatory system and nervous system both have direct connections with the skin (through capillaries in the case of circulatory and nerve endings in the case of nervous system.)
What is acantholysis?
Acantholysis refers to the loss of cohesion between keratinocytes in the epidermis, resulting in the formation of intraepidermal clefts. It is a histological hallmark of diseases like pemphigus vulgaris, where antibodies target desmosomal proteins leading to acantholysis and blister formation in the skin and mucous membranes. Clinical presentation includes flaccid blisters and erosions on the skin and mucous membranes.
Why is it important for skin to be strong?
As you grow older, your skin starts to sag and wrinkle. If you keep your skin strong, it will take longer to get to this process.
What is a strong flexible tissue?
Your skin
Most abundant connections between cells in the superficial layers of the skin?
Gap junctions
Can a strong acid be harmful to skin?
Yes
Why do hedge hogs have loose skin and strong back muscles?
Loose skin and strong muscles enables them to roll up into a ball as a defense strategy.
Is a soap a Strong alkalis?
It depends, but typically no. If it was strong, it would be a powerful skin irritant.
How does a base feel on your skin?
A weak base will feel "soapy", a strong base will burn your skin.
