MedTerm Exam 2 Flashcards
1
Q
The three layers of skin in order starting with the most superficial layer are ___, ___, and ___
A
epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous
2
Q
The ___ layer is the only living layer of the epidermis
A
basal cell
3
Q
The subcutaneous layer of skin is composed primarily of ___
A
adipose
4
Q
Sensory receptors are located in the ___ layer of skin
A
dermis
5
Q
Nails and hair are composed of a hard protein called ___
A
keratin
6
Q
___ is the pigment that gives skin its color
A
melanin
7
Q
Another name for the dermis is ___
A
corium
8
Q
The nail body is connected to underlying tissue by the ___
A
nailbed
9
Q
___ glands release their product directly into hair follicles while ___ glands release their product into a duct
A
sebaceous
sweat
10
Q
___ glands are sweat glands found in the underarm and pubic areas
A
apocrine
