Ch 2: Review Exercises Flashcards
Some Basic Chemistry
1
Q
A general term for any gland that produces sweat
A
Sudoriferous
2
Q
A pigment-producing cell that becomes more active in the presence of ultraviolet light
A
Melanin
3
Q
Another name for the skin as a whole (system)
A
Integumentary System
4
Q
The gland that produces sebum
A
Sebaceous Gland
5
Q
The spread of microbial infections can be prevented by proper ___?
A
Cleaning
6
Q
A general response to damage of any kind; microbial, chemical, or physical
A
Inflammation
7
Q
Hair and nails are composed of protein celled ___?
A
Keratin
8
Q
Name the two main layers of skin
A
Epidermis, Dermis
9
Q
Provide the function of sebum
A
Prevents the drying of skin and hair
