FAQ
Q1: Where does vitamin D synthesis take place in the body?
Answer:
Skin dermis layer where in presence of sunlight and cholesterol vit-D synthesizes.
Q2: What is the main component responsible for skin color?
Answer:
Here the main component is Melatonine. large amount of melatonine makes black skin colour, it synthesizes in the presence of sun light.
Q3: What is the major function of the dermis layer?
Answer:
- It provides support to the epidermis.
- It’s major role in defence mechanism.
- All chemical reaction of skin occur in dermis layer.
Q4: How epidermis acts as the first line of defense?
Answer:
It produce salt and fatty acid that does not leads to survive pathogens and bacteria.
Difference Between Epidermis and Dermis
Skin is the outermost layer of the body and serves as the first line of defense from invading foreign particles. It secrets acids and salt in liquid form. Epidermis is the outermost layer present on the body and the Dermis is the dense irregular connective tissue present beneath the epidermis. Dermis contains body fluids and vein that leads to blood circulation.