Skin Flashcards
1
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Epidermis:
A
Stratified squamous epithelium of the skin
2
Q
Dermis:
A
Two layered connective tissue supporting the epidermis
3
Q
Hypodermis:
A
Location of subcutaneous fat, covers underlying tissue and permits movement of the skin.
4
Q
Sebaceous glands:
A
Holocrine glands, usually associated with hair follicles, which produce sebum
5
Q
Merocrine glands:
A
Secrete sweat directly onto skin surface via merocrine secretion to regulate body temperature
6
Q
Apocrine glands:
A
secrete into hair follicles via merocrine secretion and attract bacteria, causing odour
