A&P exam #1 pt.4

what is the function of the melanocyte

make melanin that protects our skin cells from UV light damage. they are found at the basal layer

sebaceous glands

makes sebum

exocrine sweat glands

makes sweat (helps lower body temperature)

hair nerve plexus

nerves around hair follicle

hypodermis

adipose and loose areolar CT

which layer of the epidermis will you find melanocytes

basal layer

which layer of the epidermis will you find stem cells

basal layer

what does the fibroblast cell produce

collagen

which connective tissue is the most flexible

elastic

which connective tissue is found in the intervertebral discs

fibrocartilage

arrector pili muscle

gives you goosebumps, makes hair stand up

hair follicle

grows hair

dermis

papillary dermis has loose areolar CT. reticular dermis has dense irregular CT

Pacinian corpuscles

receptor for deep touch

where can you find dense irregular connective tissue

reticular dermis, joint spaces

which gland secretes oil

sebaceous gland

characteristics of cardiac muscle

short, branches, striated, one nucleus, contain intercalated discs (that's where you find gap junctions), involuntary

epidermis

stratified squamous epithelium

which layer in the epidermis will you find keratohyalin granules

the granular layer

what is the function of the Merkle cell

they are the nerve cell of the epidermis. they are found at the basal layer