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