Chapter 16 Stuff

Question 1

Epidermis

Answer 1

Thin cellular membrane containing keratin. Outer surface of the skin

Question 2

Dermis

Answer 2

Dense, fibrous, connective tissue layer, containing collagen

Question 3

Subcutaneous layer

Answer 3

thick, fat-containing tissue

Question 4

Basal layer

Answer 4

deepest layer of epidermis

Question 5

Stratum corneum

Answer 5

most superficial layer of the epidermis

Question 6

melanocytes

Answer 6

contain melanin, gives color to the skin

Question 7

Adipocytes

Answer 7

fat cells

Question 8

Lunula

Answer 8

Half moon shaped whitish region at the base of the nail

Question 9

Cuticle

Answer 9

narrow band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate

Question 10

Paronychium

Answer 10

soft tissue surrounding the nail border

Question 11

Onycholysis

Answer 11

Loosening of the nail plate with separation from the nail bed

Question 12

Sebaceous glands

Answer 12

located in the dermal layer of skin

-Secrete oily substance, sebum

Question 13

Sebum

Answer 13

lubricates the skin and minimizes water loss

Question 14

Sweat glands

Answer 14

tiny coiled glands found on almost all body surfaces

-most common is eccrine