Ch 7 Skin

Question 1

most numerous sweat gland, watery discharge, sweat glands, thermoregulation, and 3000 glands per square inch on the palms.

Answer 1

Eccrine gland

Question 2

deep-subcutaneous glands that begin function at puberty, they are armpit, areola, and anus. They have more viscous secretion.

Answer 2

Apocrine gland

Question 3

extremely fine hair and soft layer that is lost before birth

Answer 3

Lanugo hair

Question 4

replaces lanugo after birth, stronger and more fine, and less pigmented.

Answer 4

Vellus hair

Question 5

coarse hair, eyelids, eyebrows and pubic, males have 80-90% of it on their chests extremities and beard.

Answer 5

Terminal Hair

Question 6

No visible part of nail

Answer 6

root

Question 7

fold of skin that seals the nail

Answer 7

cuticle

Question 8

crescent shaped white area

Answer 8

lunula

Question 9

area under the nail that contains many blood vessels.

Answer 9

nail bed

Question 10

blueness that can be seen on nail from lack of 02

Answer 10

cyanosis

Question 11

Fingers grow

Answer 11

faster than toes

Question 12

Nails grow about

Answer 12

.5mm a weak

Question 13

nails grow faster in

Answer 13

summer than in winter

Question 14

What are the five functions of the skin and their description.

Answer 14

1.Protection by barrier against microbes, chemicals and mechanical damage, UV radiation, and dehydration.
2.Surface film by secreting film to provide a barrier.
3.Sensation by sensing pressure, touch, temp, pain, and vibrations.
4.Flexibility by using its elasticity for movement.
5.Excretion by getting rid of things to protect the body.