Chapter 9: Skin and its Appendages

Question 1

Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

Answer 1

Epidermis

Question 2

Also known as “Oil Glands”

Answer 2

sebaceous glands

Question 3

Responsible for the color of the hair

Answer 3

melanin or melanocytes

Question 4

Largest Organ of the body

Answer 4

Skin

Question 5

Single layer of tall cuboidal keratinocytes

Answer 5

Stratum Basale

Question 6

Thin, Clear Layer, Epidermis of palm and sole

Answer 6

Stratum Lucidum

Question 7

Most Superficial layer of the epidermis

Answer 7

Stratum corneum or Horny cell layer

Question 8

*Antigen-Presenting
*Can be seen in the stratified squamous epithelia of the esophagus
*Myeloid-related dendritic cells

Answer 8

Langerhans Cells

Question 9

Dermis (Corium) a latin word that means

Answer 9

skin

Question 10

*cells specialized to produce keratin
*principal cells of the epidermis
*active in renewal process
*produce fibrous protein vital for skin’s protective barrier

Answer 10

Keratinocytes