Chapter 5 Test Flashcards
Epithelial membranes are usually composed of two distinct layers: the epithelial layer and a supportive connective tissue layer called the
Basement membrane
The membrane lining the interior of the chest wall is called the blank
Parietal pleura
The membrane covering the organs of the abdomen is called the
Visceral paratoneum
The two main layers of the epidermis of the skin are the what
Stratum corneum, Stratum Gerinativumm
As new skin cells approach the surface of the skin, their cytoplasm is replaced by a unique waterproof protein called
Keratin
The upper region of the dermis for his projections called blank form unique fingerprints
Dermal papillae
The blank or sweat glands that can be found all over the body and produce a trans parent watery fluid
Eccrine glands
Sweat glands that can be found in armpits and produce a thicker secretion
Apocrine glands
The sebaceous glands secrete an oil called
Sebum
Three functions of the skin
Protection, sensation, and temperature regulation
The receptors of the skin response to pain are the:
Free nerve endings
The receptors in the skin respond to low-frequency vibrations are the:
Bulboid ( Kraus end bulbs)
The receptors in the skin that respond to light touch are the:
Tactile (Meisner) corpuscles
The receptors in the skin that response to deep pressure are the:
Lamellar (Pasini) corpuscles
The part of the hair hidden in the follicle
Hair route
