Lecture Quiz #4

Glands located in the passageway of the external ear are called what type of glands?

ceruminous

Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels in the

dermis

A burn that destroys only the superficial cells of the epidermis, such as a mild sunburn, is classified as a

first-degree

Persisting scar tissue extends well above and beyond the surface of the original wound after healing is complete is known as a what type of scar?

keloid

The protein that contributes to many of the skin's protective qualities is called

keratin

These are the most abundant epidermal cells

keratinocytes

Thick skin can be found on the

palms of hand and soles of feet

The deepest layer of cells in the epidermis is the cells of the

stratum basale