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
