Chapter 5 Test Review Flashcards
Protein that helps to protect and waterproof the skin?
Keratinocytes
Functions of the skin
Protection, immunity, temperature regulation, vitamin D synthesis, water proofing, sensation
Providing immunity to the body is the result of?
Langerhans cells
Sabaceous glands
Are oil glands that associate with hair follicles
Ceruminous glands
Is found in the external auditory meatus (ear canal)
Sufdoriferous glands
Perspiration is produced by these glands
An inflammation of the sebaceous glands in the skin condition called…
Acne
The pigments of the skin include
Melanin, hemoglobin and, carotene
Melanocytes
Are the type of cell that produces pigments that result in skin color
Freckles are the result of
Irregular patches of melanin
The layer of the epidermis which contains cells that are capable of cell division is the…
Stratum basale
Adipose tissue is found in this layer of the skin?
Subcutaneous
Stratum corneum
Is the layer of the skin that contains dead cells
When an individual is cold the ______ muscles contract
Arrector pili
The papillary layer of the dermis
Is the layer of the skin that contains blood vessels
Outermost layer of the epidermis
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Is the layer of the epidermis in the skin found in the palm of the hand
This layer of skin becomes keratinized
Stratum corneum
Dermatology
Is the medical speciality that can diagnosis and treat skin disorders
Albinism
Is the inherited condition in which individuals can’t produce melanin in the dermis
Meisner’s
Are receptors in the dermis that are sensitive touch
Merkel
Cells (tactile cells) are in the epidermis and also sensitive to touch
Free edge
Part of an nail that extends past the finger
Nail body
Visible part of the nail
Nail root
Whitish semiluar area- no vascular tissue shows through
Lunula
Epidermis on proximal border of nail
Nail matrix
Portion buried in fold of skin
Cuticle
Epithelium deep to the root; region where nail growth occurs
Hair shaft
Above the surface
Hair root
Below the surface
Hair follicle
2 layers of epidermal cells around hair
Bulb
Is the base of the hair follicle and enlargement at base of follicle
Papilla
Indention in bulb provides nourishment for the growing hair
Matrix
Cells in bulb that produce new hairs by cell division
Merkel cells (tactile discs or cells)
Located in the epidermis and is in charge of sensation of touch
Meisner’s cells (corpuscles)
Located in papillary layer of dermis and is in charge of sense of touch
Adipocytes
Located in the subcutaneous layer and stores fat
Langerhan cells
Located in the epidermis and provides immunity or antigens
