Sjögren’s skin dryness describes the skin dehydration caused by an
autoimmune attack on secretory glands. This condition, more
common in women, causes roughness, itching, and a weakened
skin barrier, accompanied by the lack of tears and saliva.
Sjögren’s skin dryness is an autoimmune condition where the immune
system attacks the glands that produce moisture. This drastically
reduces tears and saliva, leading to rough skin, irritated eyes, and
a generalized feeling of bodily dryness.
Skin aging: this natural process leads to the loss of collagen, elastin,
and essential oils. The formation of wrinkles and thinning of the
epidermis are key signs caused by age and the sun. The use of sunscreen
is vital to mitigate these biological effects effectively.
Skin color in anemia: an alteration where the lack of hemoglobin
and oxygen causes a pale or yellowish tone. Iron deficiency is clearly
reflected in the skin and the inside of the eyelids. It requires medical
diagnosis and supplementation.
Skin deterioration: this biological process involves collagen loss,
dryness from lack of oils, and thinning of the epidermis. Wrinkle
formation and spots are common signs of cumulative sun exposure.
The use of sunscreen is vital to mitigate these aging effects effectively
Skin physiology explains how the epidermis, dermis, and
hypodermis, along with glands, vessels, and nerves, protects
the body, regulates temperature and enables sensory perception.
Skin with folliculitis.This illustration highlights the inflammation
of hair follicles, characterized by pustules and red bumps.The content
describes the bacterial and irritative causes, emphasizing the importance
of hygiene and specific treatments to preserve skin health.
The skull and cervical vertebrae. The skull, composed of
the frontal, parietal, and occipital bones, protects the brain and
houses the sensory organs. The cervical vertebrae, located in the
neck region, form the spinal column.
Small intestine villus hair refers to microvilli on enterocytes that increase the absorption surface. They enable efficient nutrient uptake from digested chyme in the digestive system.
The somatosensory cortex is the region of the brain that
processes sensory information from the body,
such as touch, pressure, and temperature, and allows
the location of stimuli to be interpreted.
Sperm cell anatomy: a cell with a head containing DNA and an
acrosome, a midpiece with mitochondria, and a flagellated tail for
movement, produced in the testes and matured in the epididymis.
The spine is classified based on its anatomical segments:
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. The cervical
region (7 vertebrae, C1–C7), the thoracic region (12 vertebrae,
T1–T12), the lumbar region (5 vertebrae, L1–L5), and the sacral
region (5 vertebrae, S1–S5).