Station 4: Gross Anatomy and Histology of Integument

Question 1

superficial part of integument

Answer 1

epidermis

Question 2

connective tissue below epidermis

Answer 2

dermis

Question 3

deep to the dermis, superficial fascia, not part of skin

Answer 3

hypodermis

Question 4

four layers of epidermis (deep to superficial)

Answer 4

stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum

Question 5

fifth layer of thick skin on palms and soles found between stratum granulosum and corneum

Answer 5

stratum lucidum

Question 6

component of dermis that is more superficial and is made of areolar connective tissue

Answer 6

papillary dermis

Question 7

fingerlike projections of papillary dermis

Answer 7

dermal papillae

Question 8

deepest layer of dermis and skin composed of dense irregular connective tissue

Answer 8

reticular dermis

Question 9

origin of skin accessory organs

Answer 9

stratum basale

Question 10

mix of oily substances and fragmented cells used as lubricant to keep skin soft moist and keeps hair from becoming brittle

Answer 10

sebum

Question 11

type of sweat gland that produces perspiration composed of water, salts, and urea

Answer 11

eccrine sweat glands

Question 12

type of sweat gland that produces perspiration with proteins and fat-rich substances

Answer 12

apocrine sweat glands