Anatomic Structures Flashcards
1
Q
Skin
A
Organ covering the body made up of layers
2
Q
Epidermis
A
Outer layer of the skin from external environment
3
Q
Melanin
A
Dark pigment produced by melanocytes
4
Q
Keratin
A
Scleroprotein component of the horny
5
Q
Hair
A
Compressed keratinized cells that arise from hair follicles
6
Q
Nails
A
Horny plates made from flattened epithelial cells
7
Q
Sebaceous Glands
A
Secrete Sebum (oil)
8
Q
Sudoriferous Glands
A
Tiny, Child, tubular Structures
9
Q
Dermis
A
inner layer of the skin
10
Q
Hypodermis
A
layer between the dermis and the underlying tissue
