Chapter 5 Review

Question 0

____________Is a protein that helps to protect and waterproof the skin

Answer 0

Keratin

Question 1

The functions of the skin helps reproduce _____space when UV light is exposed

Answer 1

Vitamin D

Question 2

Providing immunity to the body is the result of _________________ cells (watchdog)

Answer 2

Langerhans

Question 3

The________ (oil) gland is associated with hair follicles

Answer 3

Sebaceous

Question 4

The______gland is found in the external auditory meatus. (Ear canal)

Answer 4

Ceruminous

Question 5

Perspiration is produced by _______ gland

Answer 5

Sudoriferous

Question 6

An inflammation of sebaceous glands results in the skin condition called______

Answer 6

Acne

Question 7

What are the pigments of the skin

Answer 7

Melanin, hemoglobin, carotene

Question 8

_Is the type of cell that produces pigment 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 the…..

Answer 10

Stratum basale

Question 11

Adipose tissue is found in the______layer of skin

Answer 11

Subcutaneous

Question 12

______Is the layer of skin that contains dead cells

Answer 12

Corneum

Question 13

When an individual is cold. ______ 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

_______ is the outermost layer of the epidermis

Answer 15

Stratum corneum

Question 16

_______ Is the layer of the epidermis in the skin found in the palm of the hand

Answer 16

Stratum lucidum

Question 17

This layer of the skin becomes keratinized

Answer 17

Stratum corneum

Question 18

Is the medical specialty that can diagnosis and treat skin disorders

Answer 18

Dermatology

Question 19

Is the inherited condition in which individuals can’t produce melanin

Answer 19

Albinism

Question 20

_________ Are receptors in the DERMIS that are sensitive to touch

Answer 20

Meissner’s corpuscles

Question 21

_________ cells (Tactile cells) are in the EPIDERMIS and also too sensitive to touch

Answer 21

Merkel cells

Question 22

________ Is part of the nail that extends past the finger

Answer 22

Free edge

Question 23

______Is the base of the hair follicle

Answer 23

Bulb

Question 24

The cuticle of the skin is made up of…

Answer 24

Stratum corneum

Question 25

_____Produces hair cells by division

Answer 25

Matrix

Question 26

The main function of hair is…..

Answer 26

Protection

Question 27

What is the location and function of keratinocytes

Answer 27

Function: produces keratin, makes skin waterproof
Location: epidermis

Question 28

What is the function and location of melanocytes

Answer 28

Function: produces dark pigment to give skin and hair color
Location: epidermis

Question 29

What is the function and location of Merkel cells (tactile discs or cells)

Answer 29

Function: Sense of touch
Location: epidermis

Question 30

What is the location and the function of Meissner’s cells

Answer 30

Function: sense of touch
Location: papillary layer, dermis

Question 31

What is the function and location of adipocytes

Answer 31

Function: stores fat
Location: subcutaneous layer

Question 32

What is the function and location of Langerhans cells

Answer 32

Function: how to provide immunity
Location: epidermis