Chapter 5

Question 0

What is a protein that helps to protect and waterproof the skin?

Answer 0

Keratin

Question 1

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Answer 1

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Question 2

Provides immunity to the body in the result of

Answer 2

Langerhans cells

Question 3

What gland is associated with hair follicles?

Answer 3

The sebaceous gland

Question 4

What gland is found in the external auditory meatus?

Answer 4

Ceruminous

Question 5

Perspiration is produced by?

Answer 5

Sudoriferous glands

Question 6

An inflammation of the sebaceous glands results in the skin condition called what?

Answer 6

Acne

Question 7

Name the pigments if the skin

Answer 7

Melanin,carotene,and hemoglobin

Question 8

The type of cell that produces pigments that result in skin color

Answer 8

Melanocytes

Question 9

Freckles are the result of?

Answer 9

Irregular patches of melanin

Question 10

The layer of the epidermis which contains cells that are capable of cell division is?..

Answer 10

Stratum basale

Question 11

Adipose tissue is found in what layer of the skin?

Answer 11

Subcutaneous

Question 12

What is the layer of the skin that contains dead cells?

Answer 12

Stratum spinosium

Question 13

When an individual is cold, the _______ muscles contract.

Answer 13

Arrector pili

Question 14

The papillary layer of the _____ is the layer of the skin that contains blood vessels.

Answer 14

Dermis

Question 15

What is the outermost layer of the epidermis?

Answer 15

Stratum corneum

Question 16

What is the layer of the epidermis in the skin found in the palm of the hand?

Answer 16

Stratum corneum

Question 17

What is the medical speciality that can diagnose and treat skin disorders

Answer 17

Dermatology

Question 18

What is the inherited condition in which individuals can’t produce melanin?

Answer 18

Albinism

Question 19

What are the receptors in the dermis that are sensitive to touch?

Answer 19

Meissner’s corpusles

Question 20

Cells are in the epidermis and also sensitive to touch?..

Answer 20

Merkel cells

Question 21

What is the part of an nail that extends past the finger?

Answer 21

Free edge

Question 22

What is the base of the hair follicle?

Answer 22

Bulb

Question 23

The cuticle of the skin is made up of?..

Answer 23

Stratum corneum

Question 24

What produces new hair cells by cell division?

Answer 24

Matrix

Question 25

The main function of hair is?..

Answer 25

Protection

Question 26

List the 6 functions of the skin

Answer 26

• Body temperature regulation
• Reservoir for blood
• Protection from external environment
• Cutaneous sensations
• Excretion and absorption
• Vitamin synthesis