sábado, 1 de diciembre de 2007

PHYSIOLOGY



The skin consists of two layers:

The epidermis is the superior layer that consists of a layer it horns and a germinative layer. The layer horns well-known as Stratum corneum it is formed by cells died in scale form that continually they are flaked because of the friction, as these cells are removed they are replaced by bigger active cells of the germinative layer.

The dermis is located under the epidermis and it is formed by a fibrous matter and thick that stores hair follicles, oily glands and receivers of pressure

(Boyce Jhon M., Pittet Dider. CDC. Guidelines for hand hygiene in health care setting. 2002)

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