Anatomical Terms

Question 1

epithelium

Answer 1

cells covering external and internal surfaces of the body

Question 2

epidermis

Answer 2

thin, cellular outer layer of skin

Question 3

squamous cell layer

Answer 3

flat, scale-like epithelial cells comprising the outermost layers of the epidermis

Question 4

basal layer

Answer 4

deepest region of the epidermis

Question 5

melanocyte

Answer 5

a cell found in the basal layer that gives color to the skin

Question 6

melanin

Answer 6

dark brown to black pigment contained in melanocytes

Question 7

dermis

Answer 7

dense, fibrous connective tissue layer of the skin (also known as the corium)

Question 8

sebaceous gland

Answer 8

oil gland

Question 9

sebum

Answer 9

oil secreted by sebaceous gland

Question 10

sudoriferous glands

Answer 10

sweat glands

Question 11

subcutaneous tissue

Answer 11

connective and adipose tissue layer just under the dermis

Question 12

collagen

Answer 12

protein substance found in the skin and connective tissue

Question 13

hair

Answer 13

outgrowth of the skin composed of keratin

Question 14

nail

Answer 14

outgrowth of the skin attached to the distal end of each finger and toe; composed of keratin

Question 15

keratin

Answer 15

hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails