SKIN Flashcards
The____ is the superficial layer (of two layers) in the skin.
EPIDERMIS
The hypodermis is mainly areolar and_______ tissue.
Adipose
Fingerprint ridges are formed as a result of the orderly arrangement of dermal________.
Papillae
Stratum corneum is composed of dead cell parts and a tough, waterproof protein called_______.
Keratin
Stratum______ is the epidermal stratum in which one could find many phases of mitosis.
Basale
Cells are pushed into stratum________ from stratum basale.
Spinosum
When you sense cold air around you, nerve endings in the ______ are probably involved.
Dermis
When you sense cold air around you, bumps may appear on the skin. This is caused by the contraction of the________ ____ ______.
Arrector Pili Muscle
The subcutaneous tissue is also called the superficial fascia, or__________.
Hypodermis
Physiologists believe that some sweat glands produce aromatic, organic molecules called pheromones. The type of sweat gland most likely to produce pheromones is________.
Apocrine
Strong shampoo tends to remove_____ from the hair and scalp, making it dry and easily damaged.
Sebum
The eponychium, or_______ covers part of the nail plate.
Cuticle
When you have your hair cut, the portion of the hair trimmed is called the____ _____.
Hair shaft
Blood vessels that supply the epidermis are found in the_________ region of the dermis.
Papillary
Stratum basale and stratum spinosum together may be called stratum__________.
Germinativum
