Facial Book Vocab Chapter 8

Question 1

Adipocytes

Answer 1

Contain fat used for energy production; also found in the subcutaneous layer

Question 2

Mast cells

Answer 2

Respond to allergic stimuli; contain granules with histamines

Question 3

Macrophages

Answer 3

Surround and digest foreign substances; white blood cells

Question 4

Lymphocytes

Answer 4

Carry lymph

Question 5

Microphages

Answer 5

Fight infections

Question 6

Epithelial cells

Answer 6

Cover and protect

Question 7

Keratinocytes

Answer 7

Produce keratin; majority of cells in epidermis

Question 8

Melanocytes

Answer 8

Produce pigment granules (melanin) that give color to the skin

Question 9

Basal cells

Answer 9

Divide the produce new cells to replace skin cells that have been shed.

Question 10

Adipose cells

Answer 10

Provide insulation from the absorption of mechanical force

Question 11

Langerhans cells

Answer 11

Identify antigenic substances; immune cells

Question 12

Desmosomes

Answer 12

Provide strength and support between cells

Question 13

Hemidesmosomes

Answer 13

Connect the dermis to the epidermis

Question 14

Merkel cells

Answer 14

Detect subtle, gentle to light touch; slow-reacting mechanoreceptors found in the epidermis; touch receptors

Question 15

Fibroblast cells

Answer 15

Produce collagen and elastin