integumentary system

Question 1

Epithelial membranes

Answer 1

Continuous multicellular sheets composed of at least 2 primary tissue types

Question 2

Epidermis

Answer 2

Outer layer of skin

Question 3

Dermis

Answer 3

2nd layer of skin with blood vessels, nerve endings, sweat glands, & hair follicles

Question 4

Hypodermis

Answer 4

Attaches dermis to underlying tissue (connective)

Question 5

Keratin

Answer 5

Protein that makes skin waterproof; keeps it strong

Question 6

Melanin

Answer 6

Dark brown to black pigment contained in melanocytes

Question 7

Melanocytes

Answer 7

Cells that produce melanin

Question 8

Hair cavity

Answer 8

Small tubular cavity containing the root of hair

Question 9

Arrector pili

Answer 9

Muscle that surrounds each hair follicle , may cause goosebumps

Question 10

Cuticle

Answer 10

Band of epidermis at the base; sides of nail plate

Question 11

Sudoriferous glands

Answer 11

Sweat glands

Question 12

Eccrine glands

Answer 12

Produces sweat

Question 13

Apocrine glands

Answer 13

Sweat glands found in axillary & genital region

Question 14

Sebaceous glands

Answer 14

Oil secretion gland of the skin and hair

Question 15

Sebum

Answer 15

Oily secretion of sebaceous gland

Question 16

Tinea

Answer 16

Skin/ nail infection