Exam 1: Cells and tissues of the skin

Question 1

consists of many layers of flat-like cells.

Answer 1

Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Question 2

The ___ is mostly keratin and provides protection and water-resistance.

Answer 2

stratum corneum

Question 3

___cytes produce keratin.

Answer 3

Keratinocytes

Question 4

___cytes produce melanin that is exocytosed to other cells.

Answer 4

Melanocytes

Question 5

___ cells in the bottom layer (stratum basale) make new skin cells.

Answer 5

Basal

Question 6

Packed, different directions, provides strength and connects

Answer 6

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Question 7

___ provide strength in different directions.

Answer 7

collagen bundles

Question 8

___ produce the collagen.

Answer 8

Fibroblasts

Question 9

___ pushes the nucleus to the periphery of the adipocyte.

Answer 9

Fat

Question 10

This involuntary muscle consists of spindle-shaped cells.

Answer 10

Smooth Muscle

Question 11

Goosebumps are formed when the ___ contracts.

Answer 11

arrector pili muscle

Question 12

___ dilate to release heat and constrict to reduce heat loss.

Answer 12

Blood vessels

Question 13

This tissue consists of neurons and support cells called neuroglia.

Answer 13

Nervous Tissue

Question 14

1

Answer 14

Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Question 15

2

Answer 15

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Question 16

2a

Answer 16

collagen bundles

Question 17

2b

Answer 17

Fibroblasts

Question 18

3

Answer 18

Loose (areolar) Connective Tissue

Question 19

3a

Answer 19

collagen fibers

Question 20

3b

Answer 20

Fibroblasts

Question 21

3c

Answer 21

Elastic fibers

Question 22

4

Answer 22

Adipose Tissue

Question 23

4a

Answer 23

Fat

Question 24

4b

Answer 24

nucleus

Question 25

5

Answer 25

Smooth Muscle

Question 26

6

Answer 26

Nervous Tissue