Skin Flashcards
1
Q
Superficial layer of skin
A
Epidermis
2
Q
Layers of epidermis
A
1) stratum corneum
2) stratum granulosum
3) stratum basale
3
Q
Superficial layer of epidermis made of dead cells
A
Stratum corneum
4
Q
Medial layer of epidermis that contains little black dots
A
Stratum granulosum
5
Q
Deepest, thin layer of mitotivally active cells of epidermis
A
Stratum basale
6
Q
Dermis
A
Deep to epidermis
Contains glands and blood vessels
7
Q
Contains hair
A
Hair follicle
8
Q
Oil gland that surrounds hair follicle
A
Sebaceous gland
9
Q
Contracts hair follicle
A
Arrector pili muscle
10
Q
Sweat gland
A
Sudoriferous gland
11
Q
Deepest, fat rich area of skin
A
Hypodermis