integumentary system

Question 1

The upper layer of skin composed of the Stratum Corneum, stratum Lucidum, Stratum Granulosum, Stratum Spinosum, and Stratum Germinativum.

Answer 1

Epidermis

Question 2

The outermost layer of skin consisting of dead and Keratinization cells.

Answer 2

Stratum Corneum

Question 3

Contains cells that die and move to the surface

Answer 3

stratum Granulosum

Question 4

Contains spiny-shaped cells

Answer 4

Stratum Spinosum:

Question 6

Contains a continuous layer of cells.

Answer 6

Stratum Basale:

Question 7

The lower layer of skin composed of the papillary layer and reticular layer.

Answer 7

Dermis

Question 8

composed of collagen fibers.

Answer 8

Papillary Layer:

Question 9

composed of dense connective tissue and collagen fibers.

Answer 9

Reticular Layer

Question 10

A layer mainly used to store fat.

Answer 10

Hypodermis

Question 11

major sweat gland in the human body.

Answer 11

Eccrine Sweat Gland

Question 13

One of the main connective tissue.

Answer 13

Adipose Tissue

Question 14

Tubes carrying blood.

Answer 14

Vein

Question 15

 Tubes carrying blood from the heart to other parts of the body.

Answer 15

Artery

Question 16

Brings information from the body’s periphery towards the brain.

Answer 16

Free nerve ending

Question 17

A nerve that passes impulses to the central nervous system.

Answer 17

Sensory nerve fibers

Question 18

A sensory nerve ending in the dermis.

Answer 18

Meissner’s Corpuscle

Question 19

Sends nervous impulses to the brain when the hair moves.

Answer 19

Root Hair Plexus

Question 20

Acts as a receptor for pressure and vibration.

Answer 20

Pacinian Corpuscle

Question 21

Part of the hair that is embedded in the hair follicle.

Answer 21

Hair root

Question 22

Cells and connective tissue that surrounds the root of the hair.

Answer 22

Hair follicle

Question 23

Small muscles attached to hair follicles

Answer 23

Arrector Pili Muscle

Question 24

A small gland that creates an oily matter into the hair follicle.

Answer 24

Sebaceous Gland

Question 25

Contains blood vessels that nourish the hair follicles.

Answer 25

Dermal Papillae

Question 27

Used to delay depletion of the Dermal Papillae.

Answer 27

Argan stem cells

Question 28

Portion of hair that does not grow.

Answer 28

Hair Shaft