Chapter 5 Flashcards
What is a protein that helps to protect and waterproof the skin?
Keratin
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Provides immunity to the body in the result of
Langerhans cells
What gland is associated with hair follicles?
The sebaceous gland
What gland is found in the external auditory meatus?
Ceruminous
Perspiration is produced by?
Sudoriferous glands
An inflammation of the sebaceous glands results in the skin condition called what?
Acne
Name the pigments if the skin
Melanin,carotene,and hemoglobin
The type of cell that produces pigments that result in skin color
Melanocytes
Freckles are the result of?
Irregular patches of melanin
The layer of the epidermis which contains cells that are capable of cell division is?..
Stratum basale
Adipose tissue is found in what layer of the skin?
Subcutaneous
What is the layer of the skin that contains dead cells?
Stratum spinosium
When an individual is cold, the _______ muscles contract.
Arrector pili
The papillary layer of the _____ is the layer of the skin that contains blood vessels.
Dermis
What is the outermost layer of the epidermis?
Stratum corneum
What is the layer of the epidermis in the skin found in the palm of the hand?
Stratum corneum
What is the medical speciality that can diagnose and treat skin disorders
Dermatology
What is the inherited condition in which individuals can’t produce melanin?
Albinism
What are the receptors in the dermis that are sensitive to touch?
Meissner’s corpusles
Cells are in the epidermis and also sensitive to touch?..
Merkel cells
What is the part of an nail that extends past the finger?
Free edge
What is the base of the hair follicle?
Bulb
The cuticle of the skin is made up of?..
Stratum corneum
What produces new hair cells by cell division?
Matrix
The main function of hair is?..
Protection
List the 6 functions of the skin
- Body temperature regulation
- Reservoir for blood
- Protection from external environment
- Cutaneous sensations
- Excretion and absorption
- Vitamin synthesis
