Chapter 5 Anatomy 9 Weeks final

When the arrector pili muscles contract,

"goose bumps" are formed

The lipid in oil glands is released through which type of secretion?

Holocrine

Epidermal cells synthesize this vitamin when exposed to sunlight.

Vitamin D3

The pale crescent area of the nail is called the

lunula

Modified and specialized sweat glands that produce milk are called_____ glands

mammary

In albinism _________ Is lacking.

melanin

The skin is also called_________ membrane

Cutaneous

The fold of stratum corneum over the base of nail is called the

Cuticle

Shafts of the hair are comprised of?

Dead keratinized epidermal cells

The walls of each hair follicle contain all the cell layers found in which of the following?

Epidermis

Thin skin is defined by the thickness of the_________?

Epidermis

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

First-degree

During the regeneration process of the skin after an injury, what is the combination of blood clot, fibroblasts, and an extensive capillary network called?

Granulation Tissue

A "rug burn" which scrapes the skin, is an example of a(n)

Abrasion

The nail ______ covers the nail bed

Body

_______________ Is a pigment found in vegetables that can make the skin appear orange or yellow.

Carotene

Nerve fibers in the dermis most likely function in.

Controlling blood flow to the dermis and epidermis

A thickened area of scar tissue that is covered by a shinny, smooth epidermal surface is called a(n)___

Keloid

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

Keratin

Thick skin can be found on the?

Palms