Epithelial System

Question 1

Epidermis

Answer 1

the most superficial layer of the skin

Question 2

Dermis

Answer 2

middle layer of the skin

Question 3

Hypodermis

Answer 3

deepest layer of the skin

Question 4

Arrector Pili

Answer 4

smooth muscle that connects hair follicles and creates goosebumps

Question 5

Sebaceous gland

Answer 5

a gland in the dermis or subcutaneous layer that produces oil

Question 6

Functions of Sebum

Answer 6

keeps skin soft, pliable, and waterproof

Question 7

Merocrine glads

Answer 7

coiled glands in the dermis that release sweat that is saltwater and functions to cool the body

Question 8

aprocrine glands

Answer 8

sweat glands in the pubic and underarm layers that produce thicker sweat; produces odor when come in contact with bacteria on the skin

Question 9

tactile receptors

Answer 9

provide sensations of touch pressure and vibration

Question 10

nail

Answer 10

outgrowth of the skin, composed of keratin

Question 11

Cuticle

Answer 11

living skin at the base of the natural nail palate that covers the matrix area

Question 12

nailbed

Answer 12

skin that is below the overhang of the nail

Question 13

melanin

Answer 13

one factor that determines skin color. a brownish black pigment found in the skin, retina, and hair

Question 14

hypothermia

Answer 14

low body temperature- cam be caused by burns because the skin helps the body regulate temperature

Question 15

4 functions of the skin

Answer 15

protection, regulation, sensation, and excretion

Question 16

hair

Answer 16

situated in an epidermal tube known as a follicle sunken into the dermis

Question 17

keratin

Answer 17

protein that makes up hair and nails

Question 18

melanocytes

Answer 18

cells that produce melanin

Question 19

what does melanin look like

Answer 19

blackish brownish chemical

Question 20

what does it mean when we say the integument is the body’s first line of defense

Answer 20

it protects from chemical damage, microbial damage, and mechanical damage

Question 21

acne

Answer 21

result of over productive sebaceous glands

Question 22

melanoma

Answer 22

cancer developed from melanocytes

Question 23

basal cell carcinoma

Answer 23

cancer starts in the lower layer of the epidermis

Question 24

squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 24

cancer starts in the flat cells of the epidermis, the outer layer of the epidermis

Question 25

adipose

Answer 25

make up the hypodermis

Question 26

eumelanin

Answer 26

determines if you have dark or light hair

Question 27

male pattern baldness

Answer 27

genetic reaction to testosterone that produces thinner, finer hair

Question 28

alopecia

Answer 28

autoimmune disease that results in loss of hair

Question 29

first degree

Answer 29

burn where only the epidermis is damaged

Question 30

2nd degree

Answer 30

burn that causes blisters and possible inflammation and pain; damages the dermis and epidermis

Question 31

3rd degree

Answer 31

damages all 3 layers of the skin

Question 32

cyanosis

Answer 32

bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of circulation or oxygen in the blood

Question 33

jaundice

Answer 33

yellow discoloration of skin and whites of eyes caused by bile buildup

Question 34

stratum lucidum

Answer 34

layer of the epidermis that is only present in thick skin; fingers, palms, soles

Question 35

freckles

Answer 35

clusters of melanocytes

Question 36

rickets

Answer 36

vitamin d deficiency that causes breakdown of bones in children

Question 37

harlequin ichthyologist

Answer 37

sever genetic disorder that mainly affects the skin. Hard thick skin covers most of the body

Question 38

Epidermolysis bullosa

Answer 38

genetic skin disease causing blistering by friction resulting in large open sores and extreme skin fragility.