QUIZ 2 chapter 4

lucidum

layer found only in the thick skin

palms of hands, soles of feet

location of thick skin

water

main component of sweat

4

number of strata found in THIN skin

strata lucidum, strata corneum

strata containing all or mostly dead cells

temperature

sweating and goose bumps help control

dense connective

the dermis consists of this type of tissue

stratified squamous

the epidermis consists of this type of tissue

lunula

the half moon area located on nails

adipose

the hypodermis contains what kind of tissue acting as an insulator?

bacteria

the odor that is produced by sweat originates from

melanin

the primary pigment of the skin

carotene

the secondary pigment of the skin

eccrine

the sweat gland empties directly on the skin

cuticle, cortex, medulla

the three layers of the hair

eccrine, apocrine

the two types of sweat glands

keratinocytes

the type of cell that produces keratin

melanocytes

the type of cell that produces melanin

goblet cell

the type of cell that produces mucous

keratin

the waterproofing material

sebaceous

these glands secrete oils to lubricate the skin

blood vessels, glands, nerve receptors

these structures are located in the reticular area of the dermis

Calcium

Vitamin D is needed in order for this ion to be absorbed by the intestine

Vitamin D

Vitamin formed on the skin

arrector

The muscle that controls hair on the skin

hypodermis

This layer is not considered a true layer

hemoglobin

causes the red color of the skin

Merkel

cells that respond to touch

langerhan

cells that signal the immune system

basale

deepest layer

papillary layer

dermis layer responsible for fingerprints

basale

epidermal region involved in mitosis

pain, vibrations, tickling

three cutaneous sensations

protection, excretion, produces vitamin D

three functions of the skin

dermis, epidermis, hypodermis

three layers of the skin

stratum lucidum

translucent cells containing keratin

dermis

vascular region