Integumentary System

Question 1

Epidermis

Answer 1

epi= above
dermis= skin

Question 2

Stratum corneum

Answer 2

Outermost layer

Question 3

Stratum lucidum

Answer 3

“Clear” layer below the stratum corneum of thick skin only.

Question 4

Stratum granulosum

Answer 4

Thin granular layer above stratum spinosum

Question 5

Stratum spinosum

Answer 5

Spinous (prickly) layer above stratum basale

Question 6

Stratum germinativum/basale

Answer 6

Bottom of epidermis (base)

Question 7

Dermis

Answer 7

Second deepest lay of skin after following the epidermis

Question 8

Papillary layer

Answer 8

“Bumpy” layer. Supplies blood and sensory neurons

Question 9

Dermal papillae

Answer 9

Papillae= small cone. Swirls produce fingerprints and are the bumps between the epidermis and dermis.

Question 10

Reticular layer

Answer 10

“little net” of collagen fibers. Contains receptors that pick up deep pressure and pain.

Question 11

Hypodermis

Answer 11

hypo= below

Question 12

Subcutaneous (cutaneous) layer

Answer 12

Dermal blood supply and contain adipose

Question 13

Sebaceous gland

Answer 13

Oil glands, usually associated with hair follicles

Question 14

Arrector pili muscle

Answer 14

“Goose bumps” muscle, contracts in order to make hair stand up straight.

Question 15

Sweat gland

Answer 15

Exocrine glands that secrete sweat (look like white rope with knots).

Question 16

Sweat pore

Answer 16

Where sweat is released from the body

Question 17

Meissner’s corpuscle (tactile)

Answer 17

Light touch receptor near the top of skin.

Question 18

Pacinian corpuscle (lamellated)

Answer 18

Deep pressure receptor

Question 19

Hair shaft

Answer 19

Full piece of hair (in and out of follicle).

Question 20

Hair shaft

Answer 20

Full piece of hair (in and out of follicle).

Question 21

Adipose cells

Answer 21

Fat cells