Skin and Body Membranes 4

Question 1

center of the hair

Answer 1

medulla

Question 2

surrounds medula

Answer 2

cortex

Question 3

outside of cortex
Most heavily keratinized

Answer 3

cuticle

Question 4

structure of the hair

Answer 4

Hair follicle
Smooth muscle
Sebaceous gland
Sweat gland
Nails

Question 5

Dermal and epidermal sheath surrounds hair root

Answer 5

Hair follicle

Question 6

Smooth muscle

Answer 6

arrector pili

Question 7

Scale-like modifications of the epidermis
Heavily keratinized
Lack of pigment makes them colorless

Answer 7

Nails

Question 8

_______ ______ extends beneath the nail bed
Responsible for growth

Answer 8

Stratum basale

Question 9

Skin Homeostatic Imbalances

Answer 9

Infections
Infections and allergies
Burns

Question 10

Caused by fungal infection

Answer 10

Athletes foot

Question 11

Caused by bacterial infection

Answer 11

Boils and carbuncles

Question 12

Caused by virus

Answer 12

Cold sores

Question 13

Exposures cause allergic reaction

Answer 13

Contact dermatitis

Question 14

Caused by bacterial infection

Answer 14

Impetigo

Question 15

Cause is unknown
Triggered by trauma, infection, stress

Answer 15

Psoriasis